Artists similar to
Buckethead
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In short
The artists most similar to Buckethead are Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, Serj Tankian, Opeth and Steve Vai, from the same progressive metal, progressive rock and chillout circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Buckethead?
The artists most similar to Buckethead are Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, Serj Tankian, Opeth and Steve Vai, from the same progressive metal, progressive rock and chillout circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Buckethead?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Aphex Twin, Slayer, Mogwai, Azam Ali, God Is an Astronaut and Animals as Leaders have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Buckethead" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Buckethead?
Buckethead is usually associated with progressive metal, progressive rock, chillout and funk metal (artist · US · born 1969), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.