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Gothic rock (also called goth rock or simply goth) is a style of rock music that emerged from post-punk in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. The first post-punk bands which shifted toward dark music with gothic overtones include Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Bauhaus, and the Cure.
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- Strawberry Switchblade. The Scottish duo Strawberry Switchblade were a glorious blur of ribbons and lace, frills and polka dots. Despite the sweet, cupcake-goth look of Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson, the duo were able to write sad songs under all that confection.
- AFI. What were you doing in the 2000s if you didn’t have a side lip ring? The Californian hardcore-punk turned gloomy-rockers AFI broke through the emo buzz and ricocheted into the mainstream with their 2003 album, Sing the Sorrow.
- Diamanda Galas. Terrifying is an accurate description of Diamanda Galas. Since the late 1970s, she has steadily released experimental work that can raise tortured souls from the caverns of Satan’s lair, her voice writhing with an evil found only in the possessed.
- She Wants Revenge. They say the best form of flattery is imitation. If so, She Wants Revenge’s self-titled LP from 2006 puckers right up to some 1980s goth ass.
Gothic rock is a musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock that formed during the late 1970s. Bauhaus's debut single, "Bela Lugosi's Dead", released...
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Oct 25, 2017 · Here are the best bands in goth music, including Joy Division, Bauhaus, the Cure and more.
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- Bauhaus. Bauhaus was a pioneering band in the goth rock genre, formed in Northampton, England, in 1978. Bauhaus drew inspiration from punk rock, glam rock, and experimental music.
- The Cure. The Cure’s music is often described as post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock, and various genres, including punk rock, psychedelic rock, and pop music, have influenced their sound.
- The Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy is a British gothic rock band formed in Leeds, England, in 1980. The Sisters of Mercy’s music is characterized by its dark, brooding atmosphere and incorporates elements of post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock.
- Siouxsie and The Banshees. Siouxsie and The Banshees were fronted by Siouxsie Sioux, who became known for her distinctive vocal style and striking stage presence.
While most goth rock isn’t necessarily hard rock, some is. However it’s defined, goth rock is an experience. Turn the lights down low, light a couple of candles, paint your nails black and take a tour through this list of 13 of the greatest and most famous goth rock bands of all time. Read on!
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Aug 18, 2023 · Goth rock, often referred to as simply “goth,” is a subgenre of rock music characterized by its distinctive blend of dark, atmospheric soundscapes, introspective lyrics, and a sense of melancholy.