* The Stooges: The Stooges were another major influence on Nirvana. The Stooges' raw, aggressive sound can be heard in Nirvana's music, particularly on songs like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Breed."
* Black Sabbath: Black Sabbath's heavy, dark sound also had a significant impact on Nirvana. Nirvana's song "Heart-Shaped Box" features a riff that is similar to Black Sabbath's "Black Sabbath."
* Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin's music was another source of inspiration for Nirvana. Nirvana's song "In Bloom" features a riff that is similar to Led Zeppelin's "Dazed and Confused."
* The Pixies: The Pixies were a major influence on Nirvana's sound. The Pixies' use of distortion and feedback can be heard in Nirvana's music, particularly on songs like "Territorial Pissings" and "Drain You."
* Sonic Youth: Sonic Youth were another influential band on Nirvana. Sonic Youth's experimental sound can be heard in Nirvana's music, particularly on songs like "Sliver" and "Pennyroyal Tea."
* The Melvins: The Melvins were a local band from Aberdeen, Washington, who had a significant impact on Nirvana. The Melvins' heavy, sludgy sound can be heard in Nirvana's music, particularly on songs like "Dive" and "Big Cheese."