Bands & artists like Amorphis
If you like Amorphis, 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.
New to Amorphis? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Opeth
Known for their blend of progressive metal and death metal, Opeth features intricate arrangements and shifts between heavy riffs and melodic passages.
Insomnium
With a focus on melodic death metal, Insomnium combines dark themes with rich melodies and atmospheric elements that resonate well with Amorphis fans.
Swallow the Sun
Their music merges doom metal with melodic and atmospheric layers, creating a sound that captures both heaviness and beauty similar to Amorphis.
Katatonia
Katatonia's melancholic soundscapes and emotional depth in their progressive metal style share a kinship with the textured compositions of Amorphis.
My Dying Bride
GuideAs pioneers of death-doom, their use of violin and somber melodies aligns closely with the atmospheric qualities found in Amorphis's music.
Eluveitie
GuideEluveitie incorporates folk elements into their melodic death metal, offering a similar blend of traditional instrumentation and heavy riffs as heard in Amorphis.
Dark Tranquillity
Their pioneering work in melodic death metal features intricate guitar work and atmospheric keyboards, echoing the sonic complexity found in Amorphis.
Finntroll
Combining folk influences with black metal aggression, Finntroll's energetic sound offers a different but complementary flavor to the folk-metal aspects of Amorphis.
Common questions
Who sounds like Amorphis?
Artists similar to Amorphis include Opeth, Insomnium, Swallow the Sun and Katatonia. Each shares elements of Amorphis's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Amorphis?
Amorphis is primarily known for progressive metal, melodic death metal and folk metal. Dense rhythmic patterns intertwine with melodic choruses and atmospheric layers, creating a textured soundscape that shifts between brooding intensity and ethereal beauty.
Where should I start if I like Amorphis?
If you enjoy Amorphis, start with Opeth — their album "Sorceress" is a great entry point. Known for their blend of progressive metal and death metal, Opeth features intricate arrangements and shifts between heavy riffs and melodic passages.