Artists similar to
Tool
American rock band
In short
The artists most similar to Tool are System of a Down, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana and Radiohead, from the same progressive metal, alternative metal and progressive rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Tool?
The artists most similar to Tool are System of a Down, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana and Radiohead, from the same progressive metal, alternative metal and progressive 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 Tool?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: System of a Down, Radiohead, Deftones, Korn, Soundgarden and The Offspring have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Tool" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Tool?
Tool is usually associated with progressive metal, alternative metal, progressive rock and rock (group · US · active since 1990), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 23 October 2026.