Bands & artists like Forgotten Tomb
If you like Forgotten Tomb, 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
Xasthur
Xasthur's music features haunting melodies and dense layers of guitar, creating a similarly oppressive atmosphere that resonates with the emotional weight found in Forgotten Tomb.
Leviathan
Leviathan combines raw black metal aggression with melancholic undertones, utilizing layered guitars and atmospheric elements that align closely with Forgotten Tomb's sound.
Shining
GuideShining blends black metal with jazz influences, offering a unique take on atmospheric heaviness while maintaining the somber mood characteristic of Forgotten Tomb.
Nokturnal Mortum
Nokturnal Mortum incorporates folk elements into their black metal sound, creating rich, textured compositions that evoke a similar sense of despair and beauty.
Drudkh
Drudkh's use of atmospheric melodies and complex guitar work draws parallels to Forgotten Tomb's style, emphasizing nature-infused themes with a melancholic edge.
Burzum
Burzum's early works feature minimalist yet dense compositions that create an enveloping atmosphere, akin to the sonic landscapes crafted by Forgotten Tomb.
Wolves in the Throne Room
GuideWolves in the Throne Room merges black metal with ambient and post-rock influences, resulting in expansive soundscapes that resonate with the emotional intensity of Forgotten Tomb.
Krallice
Krallice employs intricate guitar work and progressive structures within their black metal framework, producing an atmosphere that aligns well with the complexity found in Forgotten Tomb.
Common questions
Who sounds like Forgotten Tomb?
Artists similar to Forgotten Tomb include Xasthur, Leviathan, Shining and Nokturnal Mortum. Each shares elements of Forgotten Tomb's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Forgotten Tomb?
Forgotten Tomb is primarily known for black metal. Dense layers of distorted guitars intertwine with melancholic melodies, creating an atmosphere of tension and release that envelops the listener in its somber embrace.
Where should I start if I like Forgotten Tomb?
If you enjoy Forgotten Tomb, start with Xasthur — their album "Telepathic with the Deceased" is a great entry point. Xasthur's music features haunting melodies and dense layers of guitar, creating a similarly oppressive atmosphere that resonates with the emotional weight found in Forgotten Tomb.