Artists similar to
Primus
US rock band
In short
The artists most similar to Primus are Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains, from the same funk metal, alternative rock and funk rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Primus?
The artists most similar to Primus are Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains, from the same funk metal, alternative rock and funk 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 Primus?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Soundgarden, Faith No More, Radiohead, System of a Down, Deftones and Korn have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Primus" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Primus?
Primus is usually associated with funk metal, alternative rock, funk rock and rock (group · US · active since 1984), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.