Artists similar to
Opeth
Swedish progressive metal/rock
In short
The artists most similar to Opeth are Metallica, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Tool and Mastodon, from the same progressive metal, progressive rock and death metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Opeth?
The artists most similar to Opeth are Metallica, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Tool and Mastodon, from the same progressive metal, progressive rock and death 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 Opeth?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Gojira, In Flames, System of a Down and Slayer have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Opeth" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Opeth?
Opeth is usually associated with progressive metal, progressive rock, death metal and metal (group · SE · active since 1990), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 26 October 2026.