Bands & artists like Atsushi Sakurai

If you like Atsushi Sakurai, 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

Buck-Tick

Buck-Tick

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Known for their blend of rock and gothic elements, Buck-Tick shares a similar urgent rhythm and gritty guitar textures that resonate with Atsushi Sakurai's style.

alternative rock rock music
the GazettE

the GazettE

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With their heavy guitar riffs and dynamic vocal delivery, The GazettE captures a similar intensity and rhythmic drive as seen in Sakurai's work.

alternative metal punk rock
Dir En Grey

Dir En Grey

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Dir En Grey's experimental rock sound features complex arrangements and emotional depth, paralleling the gritty textures and urgency of Sakurai's music.

alternative metal extreme metal progressive metal
X Japan

X Japan

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Fusing hard rock with orchestral elements, X Japan offers a dramatic soundscape that complements the layered instrumentation found in Atsushi Sakurai's tracks.

heavy metal progressive metal
Malice Mizer

Malice Mizer

Their theatrical approach to rock, combined with rich instrumentation, mirrors the emotive and textured qualities present in Sakurai's music.

art rock progressive rock
Vamps

Vamps

Vamps delivers a modern rock sound characterized by catchy hooks and gritty guitar riffs, reminiscent of the energetic style of Atsushi Sakurai.

alternative rock hard rock
An Cafe

An Cafe

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An Cafe's upbeat rock sound features playful melodies and driving rhythms that evoke a similar sense of movement and energy as seen in Sakurai's work.

pop rock
SID

SID

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With their fusion of pop-rock elements and emotional lyrics, SID captures a balance of grit and melody that aligns well with the essence of Atsushi Sakurai's music.

alternative rock hard rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Atsushi Sakurai?

Artists similar to Atsushi Sakurai include Buck-Tick, the GazettE, Dir En Grey and X Japan. Each shares elements of Atsushi Sakurai's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Atsushi Sakurai?

Atsushi Sakurai is primarily known for rock music. His music pulses with an urgent rhythm, layering gritty guitar textures over steady grooves that compel movement while embracing tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Atsushi Sakurai?

If you enjoy Atsushi Sakurai, start with Buck-Tick — their album "One Life, One Death" is a great entry point. Known for their blend of rock and gothic elements, Buck-Tick shares a similar urgent rhythm and gritty guitar textures that resonate with Atsushi Sakurai's style.