If you like Rainbow, try these artists

If you like Rainbow, 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

Pretty Maids

Pretty Maids

Shared genres: hard rock, power metal, traditional heavy metal

hard rock power metal speed metal
Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman

Shared genres: neo-classical metal, power metal, traditional heavy metal

J-pop enka neo-classical metal
Deep Purple

Deep Purple

Shared genres: hard rock, traditional heavy metal

classic rock hard rock progressive rock
Symphony X

Symphony X

Shared genres: neo-classical metal

neo-classical metal progressive metal
Ross the Boss

Ross the Boss

Shared genres: hard rock, power metal, traditional heavy metal

blues rock hard rock heavy metal
Kansas

Kansas

Shared genres: album-oriented rock, hard rock

album-oriented rock art rock hard rock
Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

Shared genres: hard rock, traditional heavy metal

doom metal hard rock heavy metal
Loverboy

Loverboy

Shared genres: album-oriented rock, hard rock

album-oriented rock hard rock pop rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Rainbow?

Artists similar to Rainbow include Pretty Maids, Marty Friedman, Deep Purple and Symphony X. Each shares elements of Rainbow's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Rainbow?

Rainbow is primarily known for hard rock, power metal and traditional heavy metal. Dense guitar harmonies intertwine with rhythmic precision to create a driving momentum that pulls listeners through layers of intensity and release.

Where should I start if I like Rainbow?

If you enjoy Rainbow, start with Pretty Maids — their album "Stripped" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard rock, power metal, traditional heavy metal