If you like Mastodon, try these artists

If you like Mastodon, 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

Baroness

Baroness

Shared genres: progressive metal, sludge metal

progressive metal sludge metal stoner metal
Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl

Shared genres: heavy metal, sludge metal

alternative rock heavy metal rock music
Queensrÿche

Queensrÿche

Shared genres: heavy metal, progressive metal

heavy metal progressive metal
Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold

Shared genres: heavy metal, progressive metal

heavy metal metalcore progressive metal
Melvins

Melvins

Shared genres: sludge metal

alternative rock experimental rock grunge
Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity

Shared genres: sludge metal

Southern metal sludge metal stoner metal
Nevermore

Nevermore

Shared genres: heavy metal, progressive metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Trivium

Trivium

Shared genres: heavy metal, progressive metal

heavy metal melodic metalcore progressive metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Mastodon?

Artists similar to Mastodon include Baroness, Dave Grohl, Queensrÿche and Avenged Sevenfold. Each shares elements of Mastodon's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Mastodon?

Mastodon is primarily known for heavy metal, progressive metal and sludge metal. A swirling mass of dense riffs and polyrhythmic grooves that build tension before erupting into cathartic releases.

Where should I start if I like Mastodon?

If you enjoy Mastodon, start with Baroness — their album "Yellow & Green" is a great entry point. Shared genres: progressive metal, sludge metal