If you like Japan, try these artists

If you like Japan, 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

Manilla Road

Manilla Road

Shared genres: progressive metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Voyager

Voyager

Shared genres: progressive metal

djent power metal progressive metal
Coroner

Coroner

Shared genres: progressive metal

progressive metal technical thrash metal
Exmortus

Exmortus

Same era (~2010s)

technical thrash metal thrash metal
Green Carnation

Green Carnation

Shared genres: progressive metal

avant-garde metal death metal doom metal
Nevermore

Nevermore

Shared genres: progressive metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman

Shared genres: progressive metal

J-pop enka neo-classical metal
Jinjer

Jinjer

Shared genres: progressive metal

djent groove metal metalcore

Common questions

Who sounds like Japan?

Artists similar to Japan include Manilla Road, Voyager, Coroner and Exmortus. Each shares elements of Japan's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Japan?

Japan is primarily known for progressive metal. With a dense layering of rhythms and melodies, their music propels forward with relentless urgency while maintaining moments of delicate restraint.

Where should I start if I like Japan?

If you enjoy Japan, start with Manilla Road — their album "Mark of the Beast" is a great entry point. Shared genres: progressive metal