Bands & artists like Down

If you like Down, 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

Baroness

Baroness

Guide

Shared genres: sludge metal, stoner metal

progressive metal sludge metal stoner metal
Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity

Shared genres: Southern metal, sludge metal, stoner metal

Southern metal sludge metal stoner metal
Torche

Torche

Shared genres: sludge metal, stoner metal

alternative rock sludge metal stoner metal
Cancer Bats

Cancer Bats

Shared genres: Southern metal, sludge metal, stoner metal

Southern metal hardcore punk sludge metal
Neurosis

Neurosis

Shared genres: sludge metal

hardcore punk post-metal sludge metal
Mastodon

Mastodon

Shared genres: sludge metal

heavy metal progressive metal sludge metal
Crowbar

Crowbar

Shared genres: sludge metal

sludge metal
Melvins

Melvins

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Shared genres: sludge metal

alternative rock experimental rock grunge

Common questions

Who sounds like Down?

Artists similar to Down include Baroness, Corrosion of Conformity, Torche and Cancer Bats. Each shares elements of Down's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Down?

Down is primarily known for sludge metal, stoner metal and Southern metal. A thick wall of sound built on slow, heavy riffs interspersed with crushing downtempo grooves that create an immersive sense of foreboding and release.

Where should I start if I like Down?

If you enjoy Down, start with Baroness — their album "A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk" is a great entry point. Shared genres: sludge metal, stoner metal