If you like Dream Theater, try these artists

If you like Dream Theater, 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

Tool

Tool

Shared genres: progressive metal, progressive rock

alternative metal art rock progressive metal
Spock's Beard

Spock's Beard

Shared genres: progressive metal, progressive rock

progressive metal progressive rock
Opeth

Opeth

Shared genres: progressive metal, progressive rock

death metal progressive metal progressive rock
Porcupine Tree

Porcupine Tree

Shared genres: progressive metal, progressive rock

progressive metal progressive rock psychedelic rock
Can

Can

Shared genres: progressive rock

Krautrock art rock progressive rock
Yes

Yes

Shared genres: progressive rock

art rock progressive rock symphonic rock
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: progressive rock

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Shared genres: progressive rock

bluegrass music blues rock folk rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Dream Theater?

Artists similar to Dream Theater include Tool, Spock's Beard, Opeth and Porcupine Tree. Each shares elements of Dream Theater's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Dream Theater?

Dream Theater is primarily known for progressive metal and progressive rock. With intricate rhythms and soaring melodies, their music propels listeners through tightly woven layers of sound that shift between moments of tension and cathartic release.

Where should I start if I like Dream Theater?

If you enjoy Dream Theater, start with Tool — their album "Lateralus" is a great entry point. Shared genres: progressive metal, progressive rock