Artists similar to
Metallica
In short
The artists most similar to Metallica are Nirvana, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses, from the same thrash metal, heavy metal and 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 Metallica?
The artists most similar to Metallica are Nirvana, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses, from the same thrash metal, heavy metal 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 Metallica?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: System of a Down, Radiohead, The Offspring, Korn and Slayer have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Metallica" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Metallica?
Metallica is usually associated with thrash metal, heavy metal, metal and hard rock (group · US · active since 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.