Artists similar to
Paul Gilbert
hard rock/heavy metal guitarist; Mr. Big, Racer X, etc.
In short
The artists most similar to Paul Gilbert are Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Racer X and Andy Timmons, from the same hard rock, rock and heavy metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Paul Gilbert?
The artists most similar to Paul Gilbert are Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Racer X and Andy Timmons, from the same hard rock, rock and heavy 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 Paul Gilbert?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Buckethead have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Paul Gilbert" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Paul Gilbert?
Paul Gilbert is usually associated with hard rock, rock and heavy metal (artist · US · born 1966), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.