Artists similar to
Painkiller
US avant-garde jazz/grindcore band
In short
The artists most similar to Painkiller are Naked City, John Zorn, Napalm Death, Godflesh and Masada, from the same grindcore, jazz and avant-garde circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Painkiller?
The artists most similar to Painkiller are Naked City, John Zorn, Napalm Death, Godflesh and Masada, from the same grindcore, jazz and avant-garde circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Painkiller?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Napalm Death, Godflesh, Mike Patton, Scorn, Zu and Melvins have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Painkiller" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Painkiller?
Painkiller is usually associated with grindcore, jazz, avant-garde and experimental (group · US · active since 1991), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.