Artists similar to
Cancer
UK death metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Cancer are Cannibal Corpse, Carcass, Benediction, Death and Napalm Death, from the same death metal and thrash metal circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Cancer?
The artists most similar to Cancer are Cannibal Corpse, Carcass, Benediction, Death and Napalm Death, from the same death metal and thrash 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 Cancer?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Cannibal Corpse, Carcass, Death, Napalm Death, Vader and Incantation have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Cancer" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Cancer?
Cancer is usually associated with death metal and thrash metal (group · GB · active since 1988), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.