If you like Motörhead, try these artists

If you like Motörhead, 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 Motörhead? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Exciter

Exciter

Shared genres: heavy metal, speed metal

heavy metal speed metal thrash metal
Megadeth

Megadeth

Guide

Shared genres: heavy metal, speed metal

heavy metal speed metal thrash metal
Venom

Venom

Shared genres: heavy metal, speed metal

heavy metal speed metal thrash metal
Europe

Europe

Guide

Shared genres: hard rock, heavy metal, speed metal

glam metal hard rock heavy metal
Queen

Queen

Shared genres: hard rock, heavy metal

art rock glam rock hard rock
Angel Dust

Angel Dust

Shared genres: heavy metal, speed metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

Guide

Shared genres: hard rock, heavy metal

doom metal hard rock heavy metal
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

Guide

Shared genres: hard rock, heavy metal

New Romantic alternative rock art pop

Common questions

Who sounds like Motörhead?

Artists similar to Motörhead include Exciter, Megadeth, Venom and Europe. Each shares elements of Motörhead's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Motörhead?

Motörhead is primarily known for hard rock, heavy metal and speed metal. With its relentless pace and driving bass lines, the music churns forward like a freight train, combining raw power with rhythmic propulsion that ignites an unwavering sense of urgency.

Where should I start if I like Motörhead?

If you enjoy Motörhead, start with Exciter — their album "New Testament" is a great entry point. Shared genres: heavy metal, speed metal