Bands & artists like Velvet Revolver

If you like Velvet Revolver, 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

Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots

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Their blend of hard rock and alternative elements features powerful guitar riffs and emotive vocals that resonate with Velvet Revolver's sound.

grunge
Audioslave

Audioslave

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Combining hard rock instrumentation with Chris Cornell's dynamic vocal range, Audioslave captures a similar intensity and melodic depth.

alternative metal alternative rock
Soundgarden

Soundgarden

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With heavy guitar work and a mix of grunge and hard rock, Soundgarden shares a raw energy and complex song structures reminiscent of Velvet Revolver.

alternative metal alternative rock grunge
Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains

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Their dark, brooding sound and harmonized vocals create an atmospheric tension that aligns well with the sonic palette of Velvet Revolver.

alternative metal alternative rock grunge
Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses

As contemporaries with shared members, their hard-hitting rock sound and iconic guitar solos are closely related to Velvet Revolver's style.

hard rock
Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters

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Known for their energetic performances and catchy hooks, Foo Fighters deliver a modern hard rock sound that parallels Velvet Revolver's approach.

alternative rock hard rock post-grunge
Shinedown

Shinedown

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With powerful vocals and anthemic choruses, Shinedown's music embodies the driving force and emotional weight found in Velvet Revolver's tracks.

alternative metal alternative rock hard rock
Nickelback

Nickelback

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Their polished hard rock sound features strong melodies and guitar-driven arrangements that echo the musicality of Velvet Revolver.

alternative rock hard rock post-grunge

Common questions

Who sounds like Velvet Revolver?

Artists similar to Velvet Revolver include Stone Temple Pilots, Audioslave, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. Each shares elements of Velvet Revolver's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Velvet Revolver?

Velvet Revolver is primarily known for hard rock. With its driving beats and relentless guitar work, their music thrums with an urgent pulse that compels movement while layering tension over expansive melodic hooks.

Where should I start if I like Velvet Revolver?

If you enjoy Velvet Revolver, start with Stone Temple Pilots — their album "Stone Temple Pilots" is a great entry point. Their blend of hard rock and alternative elements features powerful guitar riffs and emotive vocals that resonate with Velvet Revolver's sound.