If you like Meshuggah, try these artists

If you like Meshuggah, 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

Kekal

Kekal

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, extreme metal

avant-garde metal extreme metal
Loathe

Loathe

Shared genres: djent, progressive metal

deathcore djent metalcore
Voyager

Voyager

Shared genres: djent, progressive metal

djent power metal progressive metal
Jinjer

Jinjer

Shared genres: djent, progressive metal

djent groove metal metalcore
Waltari

Waltari

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, progressive metal

alternative metal avant-garde metal progressive metal
Opeth

Opeth

Shared genres: progressive metal

death metal progressive metal progressive rock
Pain of Salvation

Pain of Salvation

Shared genres: progressive metal

progressive metal
Arcturus

Arcturus

Shared genres: avant-garde metal, progressive metal

avant-garde metal black metal progressive metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Meshuggah?

Artists similar to Meshuggah include Kekal, Loathe, Voyager and Jinjer. Each shares elements of Meshuggah's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Meshuggah?

Meshuggah is primarily known for progressive metal, extreme metal and avant-garde metal. With grinding guitar tones layered over shifting rhythms, their music generates an intense pulse that feels both claustrophobic and liberating in its chaotic precision.

Where should I start if I like Meshuggah?

If you enjoy Meshuggah, start with Kekal — their album "8" is a great entry point. Shared genres: avant-garde metal, extreme metal