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Boris
Japanese experimental doom/sludge/drone/psych/metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Boris are Merzbow, Sunn O))), Earth, Melvins and Swans, from the same drone, doom metal and sludge metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Boris?
The artists most similar to Boris are Merzbow, Sunn O))), Earth, Melvins and Swans, from the same drone, doom metal and sludge metal circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Boris?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Merzbow, Sunn O))), Earth, Melvins, Swans and Boards of Canada have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Boris" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Boris?
Boris is usually associated with drone, doom metal, sludge metal and drone metal (group · JP · active since 1992), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.