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Scanner
German speed/melodic metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Scanner are Helloween, Blind Guardian, Riot V, Running Wild and Gamma Ray, from the same power metal, heavy metal and speed metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Scanner?
The artists most similar to Scanner are Helloween, Blind Guardian, Riot V, Running Wild and Gamma Ray, from the same power metal, heavy metal and speed 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 Scanner?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Helloween, Running Wild, Satan, Enforcer and Armored Saint have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Scanner" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Scanner?
Scanner is usually associated with power metal, heavy metal and speed metal (group · DE · active since 1986), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.