Bands & artists like Black Sabbath

If you like Black Sabbath, 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 Black Sabbath? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Candlemass

Candlemass

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Known for their epic doom metal sound, Candlemass features slow, heavy riffs and melancholic melodies reminiscent of Black Sabbath's darker themes.

epic doom metal
Electric Wizard

Electric Wizard

Their blend of stoner and doom metal incorporates thick, fuzzy guitar tones and a haunting atmosphere that parallels the density found in Black Sabbath's music.

doom metal stoner metal
Saint Vitus

Saint Vitus

With their slow, sludgy riffs and a focus on dark themes, Saint Vitus embodies the essence of traditional doom metal akin to Black Sabbath's style.

doom metal
My Dying Bride

My Dying Bride

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This band combines elements of doom metal with gothic influences, featuring slow tempos and haunting melodies that align well with Black Sabbath's aesthetic.

death-doom doom metal
Type O Negative

Type O Negative

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Their mix of doom metal and gothic rock includes deep, resonant vocals and heavy instrumentation that evoke a similar sense of foreboding as Black Sabbath.

doom metal gothic metal
Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains

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With their heavy, sludgy riffs and dark lyrical themes, Alice in Chains captures a mood that resonates with the heavier side of Black Sabbath's catalog.

alternative metal alternative rock grunge
Doomriders

Doomriders

Doomriders blend elements of hardcore with doom metal, creating a gritty sound characterized by heavy riffs that fans of Black Sabbath would appreciate.

punk rock
Black Label Society

Black Label Society

Zakk Wylde's heavy guitar work and the band's hard rock/metal fusion echo the powerful riffs and melodic sensibilities found in Black Sabbath's music.

Southern metal groove metal hard rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Black Sabbath?

Artists similar to Black Sabbath include Candlemass, Electric Wizard, Saint Vitus and My Dying Bride. Each shares elements of Black Sabbath's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Black Sabbath?

Black Sabbath is primarily known for hard rock, heavy metal and doom metal. The music is characterized by slow, grinding riffs that create a dense atmosphere of impending doom while allowing space for haunting melodies to resonate.

Where should I start if I like Black Sabbath?

If you enjoy Black Sabbath, start with Candlemass — their album "Candlemass" is a great entry point. Known for their epic doom metal sound, Candlemass features slow, heavy riffs and melancholic melodies reminiscent of Black Sabbath's darker themes.