Bands & artists like Ruins

If you like Ruins, 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

Deathspell Omega

Deathspell Omega

Their complex compositions and dense soundscapes create a similarly overwhelming atmosphere, with sharp dynamics that evoke urgency.

avant-garde metal black metal
Marduk

Marduk

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Known for their relentless speed and aggressive sound, Marduk shares a similar intensity and layered approach to black metal.

black metal
Blut Aus Nord

Blut Aus Nord

They employ intricate guitar work and atmospheric elements that create a haunting tension akin to Ruins' style.

black metal doom metal
Anaal Nathrakh

Anaal Nathrakh

Their fusion of black metal with industrial elements results in a dense, chaotic sound that parallels the urgency found in Ruins.

black metal
Leviathan

Leviathan

Leviathan's use of layered textures and stark contrasts in dynamics contributes to an oppressive atmosphere similar to Ruins.

black metal dark ambient
Krallice

Krallice

With their avant-garde approach and complex song structures, Krallice offers a similarly immersive experience through dense layers.

progressive metal
Wolves in the Throne Room

Wolves in the Throne Room

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Their atmospheric black metal incorporates lush soundscapes and dynamic shifts that evoke the same sense of urgency as Ruins.

atmospheric black metal black metal
Nokturnal Mortum

Nokturnal Mortum

Combining folk elements with black metal, their music features intricate arrangements and a sense of relentless progression.

National Socialist black metal folk metal pagan metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Ruins?

Artists similar to Ruins include Deathspell Omega, Marduk, Blut Aus Nord and Anaal Nathrakh. Each shares elements of Ruins's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ruins?

Ruins is primarily known for black metal. Dense layers of sound build a relentless tension, punctuated by stark dynamics that create an overwhelming sense of urgency.

Where should I start if I like Ruins?

If you enjoy Ruins, start with Deathspell Omega — their album "From the Entrails to the Dirt" is a great entry point. Their complex compositions and dense soundscapes create a similarly overwhelming atmosphere, with sharp dynamics that evoke urgency.