Bands & artists like Lifelover
If you like Lifelover, 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
Shining
GuideTheir blend of black metal with jazz influences and melancholic melodies creates a similarly unsettling atmosphere.
Xasthur
Known for their oppressive soundscapes and raw emotional delivery, Xasthur captures a similar sense of despair.
Nocturnal Depression
This band combines depressive themes with atmospheric black metal, echoing Lifelover's emotional depth.
Forgotten Tomb
With a focus on despair and melancholy, their sound features heavy guitar work and atmospheric passages reminiscent of Lifelover.
Leviathan
Leviathan's music often explores themes of isolation and despair, using dense layers of instrumentation similar to Lifelover.
Kreator
GuideWhile more thrash-oriented, their darker lyrical themes and aggressive yet melodic instrumentation can resonate with Lifelover fans.
Wolves in the Throne Room
GuideTheir atmospheric approach to black metal incorporates elements of nature and emotion, mirroring Lifelover's sonic palette.
Common questions
Who sounds like Lifelover?
Artists similar to Lifelover include Shining, Xasthur, Nocturnal Depression and Forgotten Tomb. Each shares elements of Lifelover's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Lifelover?
Lifelover is primarily known for depressive black metal. With dense layers of oppressive guitar lines interspersed with fleeting moments of melodic clarity, Lifelover's music creates an unsettling push-and-pull between despair and fleeting hope.
Where should I start if I like Lifelover?
If you enjoy Lifelover, start with Shining — their album "One One One" is a great entry point. Their blend of black metal with jazz influences and melancholic melodies creates a similarly unsettling atmosphere.