Bands & artists like Deafheaven
If you like Deafheaven, 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
Alcest
Their blend of black metal and shoegaze creates a lush soundscape with ethereal melodies that resonate with Deafheaven's aesthetic.
Les Discrets
Combining post-rock and black metal elements, their atmospheric compositions evoke a similar emotional intensity and melodic depth.
Ghost Bath
With a focus on expansive sound and melancholic melodies, Ghost Bath captures the same emotional weight found in Deafheaven's music.
Wolves in the Throne Room
GuideTheir immersive soundscapes and nature-inspired themes align closely with Deafheaven's epic and atmospheric approach to black metal.
Opeth
Known for their progressive metal style, Opeth incorporates melodic passages and heavy instrumentation that mirror Deafheaven's dynamic shifts.
Myrkur
Myrkur blends black metal with haunting vocals and rich instrumentation, creating an atmospheric experience akin to Deafheaven's sound.
Fen
Fen's atmospheric black metal incorporates post-rock influences, creating dense sound layers similar to those found in Deafheaven's work.
Sólstafir
Their unique blend of post-metal and Icelandic folk elements offers a sonic journey that resonates with the emotive qualities of Deafheaven.
Common questions
Who sounds like Deafheaven?
Artists similar to Deafheaven include Alcest, Les Discrets, Ghost Bath and Wolves in the Throne Room. Each shares elements of Deafheaven's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Deafheaven?
Deafheaven is primarily known for post-metal and blackgaze. Dense walls of sound surge forward with relentless momentum, punctuated by fleeting moments of melodic reprieve that create an exhilarating push-and-pull dynamic.
Where should I start if I like Deafheaven?
If you enjoy Deafheaven, start with Alcest — their album "Les Voyages de l'âme" is a great entry point. Their blend of black metal and shoegaze creates a lush soundscape with ethereal melodies that resonate with Deafheaven's aesthetic.