If you like Gates of Ishtar, try these artists

If you like Gates of Ishtar, 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

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter

Shared genres: melodic death metal

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Hatesphere

Hatesphere

Shared genres: melodic death metal

death metal groove metal melodic death metal
Dissection

Dissection

Shared genres: melodic death metal

melodic black metal melodic death metal
Sonic Syndicate

Sonic Syndicate

Shared genres: melodic death metal

alternative metal melodic death metal melodic metalcore
The Unguided

The Unguided

Shared genres: melodic death metal

melodic death metal melodic metalcore
Ensiferum

Ensiferum

Shared genres: melodic death metal

folk metal melodic death metal power metal
The Agony Scene

The Agony Scene

Shared genres: melodic death metal

death metal melodic death metal metalcore
Eternal Tears of Sorrow

Eternal Tears of Sorrow

Shared genres: melodic death metal

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Common questions

Who sounds like Gates of Ishtar?

Artists similar to Gates of Ishtar include Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Hatesphere, Dissection and Sonic Syndicate. Each shares elements of Gates of Ishtar's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Gates of Ishtar?

Gates of Ishtar is primarily known for melodic death metal. The music pulses with dense guitar harmonies and urgent rhythms that create a relentless forward momentum while maintaining a sweeping melodic embrace.

Where should I start if I like Gates of Ishtar?

If you enjoy Gates of Ishtar, start with Die Apokalyptischen Reiter — their album "Licht" is a great entry point. Shared genres: melodic death metal