Bands & artists like Alice Cooper

If you like Alice Cooper, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

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Ozzy's solo work carries a dark, theatrical quality with heavy guitar riffs and haunting vocals that echo the dramatic flair found in Alice Cooper's music.

doom metal glam metal hard rock
Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie combines heavy metal with horror-themed theatrics and energetic performances, paralleling Alice Cooper's shock rock style and visual storytelling.

alternative metal groove metal hard rock
Twisted Sister

Twisted Sister

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Twisted Sister's hard rock sound is infused with a sense of humor and campy theatrics, similar to the playful menace in Alice Cooper's music.

glam metal heavy metal
Gwar

Gwar

Gwar's extreme theatricality and heavy metal sound create an outrageous performance style that resonates with the shock elements present in Alice Cooper's work.

crossover thrash shock rock thrash metal
Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains

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While darker and more grunge-influenced, Alice in Chains employs heavy guitar riffs and haunting harmonies that can evoke the same tension found in Alice Cooper's music.

alternative metal alternative rock grunge
Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

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Iron Maiden’s epic storytelling through heavy metal instrumentation shares a dramatic flair akin to the theatrical aspects of Alice Cooper's performances.

heavy metal new wave of British heavy metal traditional heavy metal
Scorpions

Scorpions

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Scorpions deliver powerful hard rock anthems with soaring vocals and sharp guitar solos that align well with the energy found in Alice Cooper's catalog.

hard rock heavy metal
David Bowie

David Bowie

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Bowie’s glam rock phase featured theatricality and genre-blending that parallels the artistic vision seen in Alice Cooper’s shock rock persona.

alternative rock ambient music art pop

Common questions

Who sounds like Alice Cooper?

Artists similar to Alice Cooper include Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Twisted Sister and Gwar. Each shares elements of Alice Cooper's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Alice Cooper?

Alice Cooper is primarily known for hard rock, heavy metal and shock rock. Pulsing with relentless energy and sharp guitar riffs, his music combines theatrical tension with driving rhythms that command attention while maintaining an undercurrent of playful menace.

Where should I start if I like Alice Cooper?

If you enjoy Alice Cooper, start with Ozzy Osbourne — their album "Ordinary Man" is a great entry point. Ozzy's solo work carries a dark, theatrical quality with heavy guitar riffs and haunting vocals that echo the dramatic flair found in Alice Cooper's music.