Bands & artists like Church of Misery

If you like Church of Misery, 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

Electric Wizard

Electric Wizard

Known for their heavy, sludgy riffs and dark themes, Electric Wizard's sound embodies a similar oppressive atmosphere that resonates with doom metal fans.

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Sleep

Sleep

With their slow tempos and thick, distorted guitar tones, Sleep creates an immersive experience that parallels the heavy cadence found in Church of Misery's music.

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Candlemass

Candlemass

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As pioneers of doom metal, Candlemass combines melodic elements with heavy instrumentation, creating a haunting sound that aligns well with Church of Misery's aesthetic.

epic doom metal
My Dying Bride

My Dying Bride

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Their blend of doom metal with gothic influences and emotional depth captures a similarly eerie clarity while maintaining heavy distortion.

death-doom doom metal
Bongripper

Bongripper

Bongripper's instrumental doom metal features long, crushing riffs and a relentless tempo that evokes the same entrancing heaviness found in Church of Misery's work.

doom metal
Pallbearer

Pallbearer

Pallbearer's combination of melodic doom and powerful vocals creates a rich emotional landscape reminiscent of the thematic depth present in Church of Misery.

doom metal
Ahab

Ahab

Ahab's nautical themes and slow, crushing rhythms offer a similar sense of foreboding and heaviness that complements the sound of Church of Misery.

doom metal
Khemmis

Khemmis

Khemmis blends traditional heavy metal elements with doom, creating an atmospheric sound that shares a kinship with the layered distortion of Church of Misery.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Church of Misery?

Artists similar to Church of Misery include Electric Wizard, Sleep, Candlemass and My Dying Bride. Each shares elements of Church of Misery's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Church of Misery?

Church of Misery is primarily known for doom metal. Pulsing with a heavy, deliberate cadence, their music builds layers of oppressive distortion while maintaining an eerie clarity that leaves listeners feeling both entranced and unsettled.

Where should I start if I like Church of Misery?

If you enjoy Church of Misery, start with Electric Wizard — their album "We Live" is a great entry point. Known for their heavy, sludgy riffs and dark themes, Electric Wizard's sound embodies a similar oppressive atmosphere that resonates with doom metal fans.