Bands & artists like Severed Heads
If you like Severed Heads, 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.
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Artists to try next
Throbbing Gristle
GuidePioneers of industrial music, their work similarly combines mechanical rhythms with unsettling soundscapes.
Skinny Puppy
GuideKnown for their complex layering of samples and dark themes, they share a similar sonic palette and experimental approach.
Cabaret Voltaire
GuideTheir use of found sounds and rhythmic experimentation aligns closely with Severed Heads' intricate noise compositions.
Front 242
With a focus on electronic beats and aggressive tones, they evoke a comparable industrial aesthetic.
Nurse With Wound
GuideTheir avant-garde approach to sound manipulation and use of surreal elements parallels the experimental nature of Severed Heads.
The Young Gods
GuideTheir innovative use of sampling and dynamic shifts in sound mirror the layered intricacies characteristic of Severed Heads.
Ministry
GuideKnown for their heavy industrial sound, they incorporate aggressive rhythms that align well with the mechanical precision of Severed Heads.
Kraftwerk
GuideAs pioneers of electronic music, their robotic sounds and structured compositions echo the mechanized aspects of Severed Heads' style.
Common questions
Who sounds like Severed Heads?
Artists similar to Severed Heads include Throbbing Gristle, Skinny Puppy, Cabaret Voltaire and Front 242. Each shares elements of Severed Heads's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Severed Heads?
Severed Heads is primarily known for industrial music. Severed Heads' music pulses with mechanical precision while weaving intricate layers of noise and rhythm that challenge perception and evoke unease.
Where should I start if I like Severed Heads?
If you enjoy Severed Heads, start with Throbbing Gristle — their album "The Second Annual Report" is a great entry point. Pioneers of industrial music, their work similarly combines mechanical rhythms with unsettling soundscapes.