Artists similar to
Iron Maiden
English heavy metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Iron Maiden are Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Megadeth and AC/DC, from the same heavy metal, nwobhm and metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Iron Maiden?
The artists most similar to Iron Maiden are Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Megadeth and AC/DC, from the same heavy metal, nwobhm and 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 Iron Maiden?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: System of a Down and Slayer have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Iron Maiden" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Iron Maiden?
Iron Maiden is usually associated with heavy metal, nwobhm and metal (group · GB · active since 1975), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.