Artists similar to
Racer X
US heavy metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Racer X are Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen, Opeth and Buckethead, from the same heavy metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Racer X?
The artists most similar to Racer X are Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen, Opeth and Buckethead, from the same 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 Racer X?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Buckethead and Death have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Racer X" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Racer X?
Racer X is usually associated with heavy metal (group · US · active since 1985), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.