Bands & artists like CMX
If you like CMX, 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 CMX? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Amorphis
GuideTheir blend of progressive rock with heavy metal elements and rich, layered instrumentation creates a similarly immersive listening experience.
Opeth
Known for their complex song structures and dynamic shifts between heavy and melodic sections, Opeth shares a progressive ethos with CMX.
Porcupine Tree
GuideTheir intricate arrangements and atmospheric soundscapes resonate well with CMX's dense layering and shifting rhythms.
The Mars Volta
With their avant-garde approach to progressive rock, The Mars Volta offers a similar complexity in instrumentation and emotional depth.
Pain of Salvation
GuideTheir theatrical and dynamic compositions often explore tension and release, mirroring the immersive qualities found in CMX's music.
Riverside
Riverside combines progressive rock with atmospheric elements, creating a sound that is both lush and introspective like CMX.
Katatonia
Their melancholic melodies and layered production evoke a similar emotional landscape as CMX's immersive sound.
Anathema
Anathema's evolution into more progressive territories features rich textures and emotional depth akin to CMX's style.
Common questions
Who sounds like CMX?
Artists similar to CMX include Amorphis, Opeth, Porcupine Tree and The Mars Volta. Each shares elements of CMX's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is CMX?
CMX is primarily known for progressive rock. CMX's music features dense layers of instrumentation that swirl around shifting rhythmic patterns, creating an immersive atmosphere marked by tension and release.
Where should I start if I like CMX?
If you enjoy CMX, start with Amorphis — their album "Halo" is a great entry point. Their blend of progressive rock with heavy metal elements and rich, layered instrumentation creates a similarly immersive listening experience.