Artists similar to
Machine Head
US thrash metal band from Oakland, CA
In short
The artists most similar to Machine Head are Pantera, Slipknot, Metallica, Megadeth and System of a Down, from the same thrash metal, groove metal and heavy metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Machine Head?
The artists most similar to Machine Head are Pantera, Slipknot, Metallica, Megadeth and System of a Down, from the same thrash metal, groove metal and heavy 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 Machine Head?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: System of a Down, Slayer, Lamb of God, Korn, In Flames and Killswitch Engage have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Machine Head" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Machine Head?
Machine Head is usually associated with thrash metal, groove metal, heavy metal and metal (group · US · active since 1991), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.