Artists similar to
Motörhead
In short
The artists most similar to Motörhead are Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest and AC/DC, from the same heavy metal, hard rock and rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Motörhead?
The artists most similar to Motörhead are Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest and AC/DC, from the same heavy metal, hard rock and rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Motörhead?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Slayer and System of a Down have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Motörhead" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Motörhead?
Motörhead is usually associated with heavy metal, hard rock, rock and metal (group · GB · active since 1975), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.