Artists similar to
The Cult
British rock band
In short
The artists most similar to The Cult are Guns N’ Roses, R.E.M., U2, The Clash and Van Halen, from the same hard rock, post-punk and alternative rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Cult?
The artists most similar to The Cult are Guns N’ Roses, R.E.M., U2, The Clash and Van Halen, from the same hard rock, post-punk and alternative 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 The Cult?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M. and Faith No More have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Cult" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Cult?
The Cult is usually associated with hard rock, post-punk, alternative rock and gothic rock (group · GB · active since 1983), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.