If you like Dio, try these artists

If you like Dio, 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

Angel Dust

Angel Dust

Shared genres: heavy metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Shared genres: heavy metal

doom metal glam metal hard rock
Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman

Same era (~1990s)

J-pop enka neo-classical metal
Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Shared genres: heavy metal

classic rock garage rock glam metal
Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Shared genres: heavy metal

hard rock heavy metal shock rock
Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

Shared genres: heavy metal

alternative metal groove metal hard rock
Manilla Road

Manilla Road

Shared genres: heavy metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Nevermore

Nevermore

Shared genres: heavy metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Dio?

Artists similar to Dio include Angel Dust, Ozzy Osbourne, Marty Friedman and Alice Cooper. Each shares elements of Dio's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Dio?

Dio is primarily known for heavy metal. Dio's music punches through with relentless rhythm and soaring melodies, driven by dynamic shifts that build intensity before releasing into powerful choruses.

Where should I start if I like Dio?

If you enjoy Dio, start with Angel Dust — their album "Border of Reality" is a great entry point. Shared genres: heavy metal