Artists similar to
Forbidden
US thrash metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Forbidden are Kreator, Overkill, Exodus, Death Angel and Nuclear Assault, from the same thrash metal and groove metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Forbidden?
The artists most similar to Forbidden are Kreator, Overkill, Exodus, Death Angel and Nuclear Assault, from the same thrash metal and groove 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 Forbidden?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sodom, Sacred Reich, Heathen, Death, Warbringer and Mercyful Fate have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Forbidden" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Forbidden?
Forbidden is usually associated with thrash metal and groove metal (group · US · active since 1985), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.