Artists similar to
System of a Down
In short
The artists most similar to System of a Down are Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Metallica and Rage Against the Machine, from the same alternative metal, alternative rock and nu metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to System of a Down?
The artists most similar to System of a Down are Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Metallica and Rage Against the Machine, from the same alternative metal, alternative rock and nu 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 System of a Down?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Korn, The Offspring, Radiohead and Deftones have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like System of a Down" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is System of a Down?
System of a Down is usually associated with alternative metal, alternative rock, nu metal and heavy metal (group · US · active since 1995), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.