If you like Imperial, try these artists

If you like Imperial, 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

Agalloch

Agalloch

Shared genres: black metal

atmospheric black metal black metal dark folk
Akercocke

Akercocke

Shared genres: black metal, heavy metal

black metal blackened death metal death metal
Snowy Shaw

Snowy Shaw

Shared genres: black metal, heavy metal

black metal glam metal gothic metal
Blasphemy

Blasphemy

Shared genres: black metal

black metal blackened death metal war metal
Massacration

Massacration

Shared genres: heavy metal

comedy rock glam metal heavy metal
Per Fredrik Åsly

Per Fredrik Åsly

Shared genres: heavy metal

glam metal hard rock heavy metal
Angel Dust

Angel Dust

Shared genres: heavy metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Witchery

Witchery

Shared genres: black metal

black metal death metal speed metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Imperial?

Artists similar to Imperial include Agalloch, Akercocke, Snowy Shaw and Blasphemy. Each shares elements of Imperial's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Imperial?

Imperial is primarily known for black metal and heavy metal. Heavy riffs collide with atmospheric tension, creating an immersive density that lingers long after the last note fades.

Where should I start if I like Imperial?

If you enjoy Imperial, start with Agalloch — their album "Ashes Against the Grain" is a great entry point. Shared genres: black metal