Artists similar to
The Absence
Tampa, FL melodic death metal band
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The artists most similar to The Absence are Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Opeth and Kalmah, from the same metal, death metal and melodic death metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Absence?
The artists most similar to The Absence are Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Opeth and Kalmah, from the same metal, death metal and melodic death 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 The Absence?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Dark Tranquillity, Arsis, Death, Killswitch Engage, Carcass and The Duskfall have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Absence" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Absence?
The Absence is usually associated with metal, death metal and melodic death metal (group · US · active since 2002), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.