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Merzbow
Japanese noise project
In short
The artists most similar to Merzbow are Boris, Sunn O))), Swans, Coil and Venetian Snares, from the same noise, harsh noise and drone circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Merzbow?
The artists most similar to Merzbow are Boris, Sunn O))), Swans, Coil and Venetian Snares, from the same noise, harsh noise and drone circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Merzbow?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Boris, Sunn O))), Swans, Coil, Venetian Snares and Melvins have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Merzbow" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Merzbow?
Merzbow is usually associated with noise, harsh noise, drone and dark ambient (group · JP · active since 1979), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 20 October 2026.