If you like Arcturus, try these artists

If you like Arcturus, 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

Green Carnation

Green Carnation

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, progressive metal

avant-garde metal death metal doom metal
Ulver

Ulver

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, black metal

avant-garde metal black metal experimental rock
Waltari

Waltari

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, progressive metal

alternative metal avant-garde metal progressive metal
Meshuggah

Meshuggah

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, progressive metal

avant-garde metal djent extreme metal
Enslaved

Enslaved

Shared genres: black metal, progressive metal

black metal progressive metal
Akercocke

Akercocke

Shared genres: black metal, progressive metal

black metal blackened death metal death metal
Agalloch

Agalloch

Shared genres: black metal, progressive metal

atmospheric black metal black metal dark folk
Celtic Frost

Celtic Frost

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, black metal

avant-garde metal black metal death metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Arcturus?

Artists similar to Arcturus include Green Carnation, Ulver, Waltari and Meshuggah. Each shares elements of Arcturus's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Arcturus?

Arcturus is primarily known for black metal, progressive metal and avant-garde metal. A pulsating blend of intricate rhythms and sweeping atmospheres creates a disorienting yet captivating experience marked by tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Arcturus?

If you enjoy Arcturus, start with Green Carnation — their album "Light of Day, Day of Darkness" is a great entry point. Shared genres: avant-garde metal, progressive metal