13 Incredible Bands Similar To The Cult
The Sisters Of Mercy: Our first band hails from Leeds, England. The Sisters of Mercy consists of Andrew Eldritch, Ben Christo, and Dylan Smith.
Goo Goo Dolls: Because The Cult gave off post-punk sounds in their early works, the punk rock band Goo Goo Dolls have made the cut on this list.
Jane’s Addiction: American rock band Jane’s Addiction, shares many similarities with The Cult—from their edgy style to mainstream success.
Whitesnake: Formed in London, England, in 1978, the hard rock band Whitesnake was created as a backing band for lead singer David Coverdale, who had recently left Deep Purple.
Tesla: Next up is Tesla, a hard rock band from Sacramento, California. They are similar to The Cult in that they formed in the mid-80s.
Ratt: A band that shares The Cult’s sound is the metal group Ratt, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1976.
Theatre Of Hate: Though not quite as popular as some of the bands on this list, Theatre of Hate’s influence on music was still significant.
The Mission: Hailing from Leeds, England, The Mission is occasionally called The Mission UK due to a conflict in name with an American R&B band.
Skid Row: Although Skid Row is also the name of an Irish rock band in the 1960s, that’s not the band we’re referencing here.
Dream Theater: Another band sharing similar heavy metal vibes as The Cult is Dream Theater. Formed in 1985 by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy.
Simple Minds: Born in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, the inception of Simple Minds can be traced back to a punk group called Johnny and the Self-Abusers.
Fields Of The Nephilim: From the English gothic rock scene in 1984, Fields of the Nephilim was established in 1984 and made a significant mark on the genre.
Soundgarden: Ending this list is the Seattle rock band Soundgarden. Formed in 1984, the band is often regarded as one of the founding fathers of grunge.