Artists similar to
Cynic
US metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Cynic are Opeth, Death, Gojira, Meshuggah and Mastodon, from the same progressive metal, progressive rock and death metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Cynic?
The artists most similar to Cynic are Opeth, Death, Gojira, Meshuggah and Mastodon, from the same progressive metal, progressive rock and death 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 Cynic?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Death, Gojira, Atheist, Animals as Leaders, Between the Buried and Me and Dark Tranquillity have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Cynic" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Cynic?
Cynic is usually associated with progressive metal, progressive rock and death metal (group · US · active since 1987), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 30 October 2026.