Bands & artists like Death

If you like Death, 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

Obituary

Obituary

Their heavy, downtuned riffs and aggressive vocals create a similar dense and relentless atmosphere characteristic of Death's sound.

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Cannibal Corpse

Cannibal Corpse

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Known for their intricate guitar work and brutal rhythms, Cannibal Corpse shares a similar intensity and technicality found in Death's music.

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Atheist

Atheist

With their blend of jazz influences and technical death metal, Atheist mirrors Death's innovative approach to songwriting and musicianship.

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Gorguts

Gorguts

Their avant-garde approach to death metal, featuring dissonant riffs and complex time signatures, aligns closely with Death's experimental side.

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Suffocation

Suffocation

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Suffocation's brutal yet technical style captures a similar intensity and rhythmic complexity that fans of Death would appreciate.

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Immolation

Immolation

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With their dark atmospheres and intricate compositions, Immolation offers a sonic experience reminiscent of the tension found in Death's music.

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Nile

Nile

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Nile's incorporation of Egyptian themes and complex arrangements provides a unique but similarly intense listening experience to that of Death.

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Decapitated

Decapitated

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Their blend of technical proficiency and aggressive riffs parallels the relentless energy and sophistication present in Death's tracks.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Death?

Artists similar to Death include Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, Atheist and Gorguts. Each shares elements of Death's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Death?

Death is primarily known for death metal. Dense riffs collide with intricate rhythms, creating a relentless tension that propels each track forward while maintaining an unsettling atmosphere.

Where should I start if I like Death?

If you enjoy Death, start with Obituary — their album "Frozen Alive" is a great entry point. Their heavy, downtuned riffs and aggressive vocals create a similar dense and relentless atmosphere characteristic of Death's sound.