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Gothic metal is a genre of music characterized as a combination of the dark atmosphere of gothic rock with the aggression of heavy metal. The genre originated during the early 1990s in Europe as an outgrowth of death/doom, a fusion of death metal, doom metal, and gothic rock.
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- Celtic Frost – Into The Pandemonium (1987) Not just the birthplace of avant garde metal, Swiss visionaries Celtic Frost’s third LP was steeped in gothic atmospheres wholly new to the genre.
- Type O Negative – Bloody Kisses (1994) Specifically it’s the digipak edition of the Drab Four’s third album that zeroes in on the full gothic motherlode: filling up the inlay with stone angels, dropping the interludes and fun punk knockabouts and replacing them with the doomed majesty of Suspended In Dusk, and resequencing the LP so it’s thrillingly topped and tailed by towering goth anthems Christian Woman and Black No 1 (Little Miss Scare-All).
- Paradise Lost – Draconian Times (1995) Paradise Lost’s second album, Gothic, blazed new trails for death and doom metal, but it was with this 1995’s breakthrough that they firmly planted their flag into the equidistant sweet spot between goth rock and heavy metal.
- My Dying Bride – Like Gods Of The Sun (1996) My Dying Bride’s doom always had a powerfully gothic sensibility, but this was where the Bradford sextet most fully, and seductively, embraced the form.
Gothic metal (or goth metal) is a fusion genre combining the aggression of heavy metal with the dark atmospheres of gothic rock. [1] The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music.
- Type O Negative. 1,435 votes. Type O Negative, often hailed as the "Drab Four," has left an indelible mark on the gothic metal scene with their unique blend of doom-laden riffs, atmospheric keyboard work, and unmistakable baritone vocals from the late Peter Steele.
- Paradise Lost. 808 votes. Paradise Lost's signature blend of crushing doom metal riffs and dark atmospheres has earned them recognition as one of the pioneers of the gothic metal genre.
- Lacuna Coil. 694 votes. Hailing from Italy, Lacuna Coil has gained international recognition for their dynamic mix of melodic hooks, powerful riffs, and engaging dual-vocal dynamics between frontwoman Cristina Scabbia and co-vocalist Andrea Ferro.
- Moonspell. 612 votes. Portuguese outfit Moonspell have captivated fans since their formation in the early '90s with their unique fusion of gothic metal, black metal, and darkwave influences.
- Drab Majesty – The Demonstration (2017) Most of this list revolves around classic bands who helped define the genre, but we’ll start with current cult faves Drab Majesty.
- Inkubus Sukkubus – Vampyre Erotica (1997) Despite misconceptions to the contrary, goth only rarely focuses on vampires and things that go bump in the night, more often getting philosophical and dwelling on the darkness of the human condition.
- Switchblade Symphony – The Three Calamities (1999) This list is dominated by bands who emerged in the ’80s, primarily because they set the blueprint for what would come after, and remain massively influential even now.
- Xmal Deutschland – Fetisch (1983) Germany has long been a stronghold of all things gothic. In Xmal Deutschland they had their own dark icons, but the band had to come to England first, playing shows in London and being championed by legendary DJ John Peel.
Nov 4, 2021 · Paradise Lost guitarist Gregor Mackintosh talks gothic metal's evolution from Celtic Frost to Type O Negative and Tribulation.
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May 22, 2023 · Today, goth metal is a crucial part of the musical landscape - even bands who would never dream of calling themselves ‘goth’ have drawn inspiration from it. Here are five classic albums that represent the beating, black heart of goth metal.
