Artists similar to
Nine Inch Nails
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The artists most similar to Nine Inch Nails are Radiohead, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers, from the same industrial rock, industrial and alternative rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Nine Inch Nails?
The artists most similar to Nine Inch Nails are Radiohead, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers, from the same industrial rock, industrial and alternative 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 Nine Inch Nails?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, System of a Down, Soundgarden, Deftones, Korn and Depeche Mode have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Nine Inch Nails" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Nine Inch Nails?
Nine Inch Nails is usually associated with industrial rock, industrial, alternative rock and electronic (group · US · active since 1988), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.