Bands & artists like Altar of Plagues

If you like Altar of Plagues, 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.

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Wolves in the Throne Room

Wolves in the Throne Room

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Known for their immersive and expansive sound, they blend black metal with ambient elements, creating a cathartic listening experience akin to Altar of Plagues.

atmospheric black metal black metal
Les Discrets

Les Discrets

They fuse post-rock and black metal, using lush instrumentation and melancholic melodies that resonate with the layered sound of Altar of Plagues.

post-metal
Agalloch

Agalloch

Their music features a mix of folk influences and atmospheric black metal, crafting a rich sonic landscape that parallels the emotional intensity of Altar of Plagues.

atmospheric black metal black metal dark folk
Fen

Fen

Fen's incorporation of post-metal elements into their black metal creates a similar journey through tension and release as experienced in Altar of Plagues.

black metal
Panopticon

Panopticon

Their unique blend of black metal with bluegrass influences offers a complex layering of sounds that echoes the thematic depth found in Altar of Plagues.

post-metal
Batushka

Batushka

With their use of choral elements and dense riffs, Batushka crafts an atmosphere that aligns well with the haunting qualities present in Altar of Plagues' music.

black metal doom metal
Krallice

Krallice

Their intricate guitar work and avant-garde approach to black metal create dense sound layers that evoke a similar intensity to that of Altar of Plagues.

progressive metal
Deathspell Omega

Deathspell Omega

With their complex compositions and philosophical themes, Deathspell Omega shares a sonic depth that aligns closely with the explorative nature of Altar of Plagues.

avant-garde metal black metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Altar of Plagues?

Artists similar to Altar of Plagues include Wolves in the Throne Room, Les Discrets, Agalloch and Fen. Each shares elements of Altar of Plagues's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Altar of Plagues?

Altar of Plagues is primarily known for black metal. Dense layers of sound collide with haunting melodies, creating an unsettling yet cathartic journey through moments of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Altar of Plagues?

If you enjoy Altar of Plagues, start with Wolves in the Throne Room — their album "Celestial Lineage" is a great entry point. Known for their immersive and expansive sound, they blend black metal with ambient elements, creating a cathartic listening experience akin to Altar of Plagues.