Artists similar to
Overkill
US thrash metal band fronted by Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth
In short
The artists most similar to Overkill are Megadeth, Testament, Slayer, Anthrax and Judas Priest, from the same thrash metal, groove metal and metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Overkill?
The artists most similar to Overkill are Megadeth, Testament, Slayer, Anthrax and Judas Priest, from the same thrash metal, groove 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 Overkill?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Testament, Slayer, Sodom, Helloween, Death and King Diamond have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Overkill" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Overkill?
Overkill is usually associated with thrash metal, groove metal, metal and speed metal (group · US · active since 1980), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.