Artists similar to
Mastodon
American heavy metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Mastodon are Metallica, Gojira, System of a Down, Megadeth and Deftones, from the same progressive metal, sludge metal and heavy 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 Mastodon?
The artists most similar to Mastodon are Metallica, Gojira, System of a Down, Megadeth and Deftones, from the same progressive metal, sludge 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 Mastodon?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Gojira, System of a Down, Deftones, Slayer, Lamb of God and In Flames have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mastodon" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mastodon?
Mastodon is usually associated with progressive metal, sludge metal, heavy metal and metal (group · US · active since 2000), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.