Bands & artists like Samson

If you like Samson, 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

Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

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Known for their intricate guitar harmonies and powerful vocals, Iron Maiden shares a similar aggressive momentum and hard rock essence.

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Judas Priest

Judas Priest

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With their heavy riffs and soaring vocals, Judas Priest embodies the same relentless energy and gritty sound that defines Samson's music.

heavy metal traditional heavy metal
Scorpions

Scorpions

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The Scorpions' blend of melodic hooks and heavy guitar riffs resonates well with the hard rock aesthetic found in Samson's music.

hard rock heavy metal
Accept

Accept

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Accept's powerful anthems and aggressive guitar work mirror the relentless drive present in Samson's catalog.

heavy metal
Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy

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With their dual guitar harmonies and rock anthems, Thin Lizzy offers a similar blend of melody and grit as heard in Samson's tracks.

blues rock hard rock traditional heavy metal
Dokken

Dokken

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Dokken's mix of melodic hard rock and powerful vocals aligns well with the energetic vibe that defines Samson's music.

glam metal hard rock heavy metal
Queensrÿche

Queensrÿche

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Queensrÿche incorporates progressive elements into their hard rock sound, appealing to fans of the complex arrangements found in Samson's work.

heavy metal progressive metal
Y&T

Y&T

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Y&T's combination of catchy hooks and heavy riffs provides a similar sonic experience to that of Samson, making them a great recommendation.

hard rock heavy metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Samson?

Artists similar to Samson include Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Accept. Each shares elements of Samson's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Samson?

Samson is primarily known for hard rock. With relentless riffs and driving rhythms, Samson's music maintains an aggressive momentum that compels movement while immersing listeners in a gritty sonic texture.

Where should I start if I like Samson?

If you enjoy Samson, start with Iron Maiden — their album "Senjutsu" is a great entry point. Known for their intricate guitar harmonies and powerful vocals, Iron Maiden shares a similar aggressive momentum and hard rock essence.