Bands & artists like Haken
If you like Haken, 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.
New to Haken? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Leprous
Leprous shares Haken's penchant for complex arrangements and emotional vocal delivery, often blending progressive metal with atmospheric elements.
Between the Buried and Me
GuideKnown for their intricate compositions and genre-blending style, they similarly explore dynamic shifts and thematic depth in their music.
Symphony X
Symphony X combines virtuosic instrumentation with grandiose melodies, paralleling Haken's rich harmonic layering and progressive tendencies.
Dream Theater
GuideAs pioneers of progressive metal, Dream Theater's complex time signatures and technical prowess resonate well with Haken's musical approach.
Tesseract
TesseracT's use of polyrhythms and ambient soundscapes aligns closely with Haken's intricate motifs and expansive melodic resolutions.
Opeth
Opeth's blend of progressive rock and metal, along with their dynamic shifts between heavy and soft passages, mirrors Haken's sonic explorations.
Porcupine Tree
GuidePorcupine Tree's atmospheric soundscapes and progressive structures create a similar immersive experience to that of Haken.
The Contortionist
With their fusion of progressive metal and ambient textures, The Contortionist captures a similar complexity and emotional depth found in Haken's work.
Common questions
Who sounds like Haken?
Artists similar to Haken include Leprous, Between the Buried and Me, Symphony X and Dream Theater. Each shares elements of Haken's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Haken?
Haken is primarily known for progressive metal and progressive rock. With shifting time signatures and rich harmonic layering, Haken's music builds tension through intricate motifs before releasing it into expansive melodic resolutions.
Where should I start if I like Haken?
If you enjoy Haken, start with Leprous — their album "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is a great entry point. Leprous shares Haken's penchant for complex arrangements and emotional vocal delivery, often blending progressive metal with atmospheric elements.