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'''Gothic metal''' is a |
'''Gothic metal''' (also called '''Goth metal''') is a crossover between [[heavy metal music]] and [[gothic music]] itself; although the term 'metal' is debated by those who say it is mainly gothic music. It developed in the early 1990s in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]]. Gothic metal has proven somewhat difficult to categorise. Some fans and musicians have a firm concept of genre and subgenre, but others reject such categorisation as limiting or useless. There is often significant crossover from one category to another, and often the influence of non-metal music. |
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== Beginnings (1983-1990) == |
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In the 1990s, a group of young bands in Northern England borrowed |
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The earliest stage of gothic metal could be traced to bands |
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from the early Gothic Rock sound of the 1980s and incorporated it with the slow, downtuned guitar dirges of [[Black Sabbath]]. Gothic Doom, as it was often called, is the beginnings of the genre. Bands most notable for this style included [[Paradise Lost]], [[Moonspell]], and [[Anathema]]. |
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in the 1980s who utilized [[goth rock]] aesthetics with metallic |
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Although [[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost]], [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]] used some female vocals in their music, Norway's [[Theatre of Tragedy]] was the first gothic doom metal band with a leading female singer, [[Liv_Kristine|Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull]] (later replaced by another female singer, named Nell). |
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songwriting. Although Glenn Danzig's [[Samhain (band)|Samhain]] made some attribution of this, [[Christian Death]] are regarded as the most influential to the founding of the genre. The deep vocal baritones of [[Rozz Williams]] and Valor Kand, the downtuned bass guitars and eerie synths made a strong impression on many bands that would form later, including those who experimented with other metal influences. [[Celtic Frost]] - although considered by many as an early [[black metal]] band - also played an early role for their "gothic-sounding" atmospherics. |
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As time grew gothic doom metal had evolved in the mid-late 1990s to be faster and more connected to black metal. These bands focused on duel vocals, the use of both male and female, although not neccesserily operatic ones, and reduced [[doom metal]] elements significantly. These bands include [[Trail of Tears]], [[Tristania]], [[Macbeth]], [[Penumbra]] and [[Evereve]]. |
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== Forward (1990-present) == |
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== Misperceptions and Categorization == |
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In the 1990s, a group of young bands in Northern England borrowed |
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from the early gothic metal sound of the 1980s and incorporated it with the slow, downtuned guitar dirges of [[Black Sabbath]]. Gothic Doom, or DoomDeath, as it was often called, would be regarded as a second stage of the subgenre. Bands most notable for this style included [[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost]], [[My Dying Bride]], and [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]]. |
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Although the Scandinavian region was known more for its [[death metal]] and [[black metal]] fertility, many bands who started in either genre had progressed and conformed more to gothic metal styles - [[Tiamat (band)|Tiamat]], [[Theatre of Tragedy]], and [[Lake of Tears]] being a few examples. Although [[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost]], [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]] used some female vocals in their music, Norway's [[Theatre of Tragedy]] was the first gothic metal band with a leading female singer, [[Liv_Kristine|Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull]] (later replaced by another female singer, named Nell). |
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Similarly, [[New York City]]'s [[Type O Negative]] had some connections to [[death metal]] and [[thrash metal]] with lead singer/bassist's Peter Steele's earlier group, [[Carnivore (band)|Carnivore]]. Although the band has taken a more humorous, tonque-and-cheek approach to the genre, they have played a large role in the genre and its characteristics. |
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A softer version of Gothic metal had evolved in the mid-late 1990s. These bands focused on female vocals as well, although not neccesserly operatic ones, and reduced [[doom metal]] elements and male death vocals significantly. These bands include [[The Gathering (band)|The Gathering]] ([[Netherlands]]), [[Within Temptation]] (Netherlands), [[Lacuna Coil]] ([[Italy]]) and [[Lacrimosa]] ([[Germany]]). Some of these bands also combined electronic sounds and mainstream [[rock music]] with the traditional Gothic metal sound to create a lighter and more accessible form of the genre. |
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The Gothic metal scene is currently very developed in Northern [[Europe]], especially [[Norway]]. |
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== Misperceptions and Categorization == |
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Although the style has seen much less controversy than other metal subgenres - and remarkably, fewer instances of debate - some arguments have gone on in regards to bands that have sported a gothic "image" versus those with direct genetics to the gothic metal genre. |
Although the style has seen much less controversy than other metal subgenres - and remarkably, fewer instances of debate - some arguments have gone on in regards to bands that have sported a gothic "image" versus those with direct genetics to the gothic metal genre. |
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When widespread news events surrounded [[Marilyn Manson]], for instance, some media personalities and journalists categorized him as a "gothic rock" and "gothic heavy metal" musician, eventhough few elements in his music would be classifiable as such. The growing popularity of [[industrial music]] in the 1990s can be factored as a major source to this, considering several artists in the genre inspired a "gothic" styled dress amongst suburban youths which was similarly debated in authenticity by those who proclaimed themselves "true" members of gothic [[subculture]]. |
When widespread news events surrounded [[Marilyn Manson]], for instance, some media personalities and journalists categorized him as a "gothic rock" and "gothic heavy metal" musician, eventhough few elements in his music would be classifiable as such. The growing popularity of [[industrial music]] in the 1990s can be factored as a major source to this, considering several artists in the genre inspired a "gothic" styled dress amongst suburban youths which was similarly debated in authenticity by those who proclaimed themselves "true" members of gothic [[subculture]]. |
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Although gothic metal - like most metal subgenres - is easy to classify, some main attributes have remained fairly inconsistent: |
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Although gothic metal - like most metal subgenres - is difficult to classify, some main attributes have remained fairly consistent: |
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*''lyrics'' focus on a variety of subjects: [[religion]] and [[God]], heaven and hell, romance. Striking the balance has only ever been that the lyrics are all Fantascide and Romanticide based. Typically, the subjects are set in a pre-20th century environment. |
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* ''vocals'' are normally sung by a male vocalist and female vocalist, but sometimes only one. The male vocals are either in a [[death grunt]]. Female vocals tend to be high and operatic, but sometimes sung in a regular tone with reverb usage for effects. |
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*''lyrics'' focus on a variety of subjects: [[religion]] and [[God]], heaven and hell, romance, (gothic) horror, depression, bereavement, emptiness, and death. Typically, the subjects are set in a pre-20th century environment. |
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*the ''guitar(s)'' and ''bass'' are often in minor key, but can also be slow and heavily distorted, similar to as what would be heard in [[doom metal]], but are most often akin to [[Black Metal]]. Along with ''percussion'' (and sometimes ''synthesizers''), the pace and tone is sometimes dependent on the performance of the singer or the nature of the song. |
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* ''vocals'' are either sung by a male vocalist, female vocalist, or both. The male vocals are either in a deep [[tenor]], or [[death grunt]]. Female vocals tend to be high and operatic, but sometimes sung in a regular tone with reverb usage for effects. |
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*the ''guitar(s)'' and ''bass'' are often in minor key, but can also be slow and heavily distorted, as what would be heard in [[doom metal]]. Along with ''percussion'' (and sometimes ''synthesizers''), the pace and tone is sometimes dependent on the performance of the singer or the nature of the song. |
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There are also (occasional) instances in which gothic metal crosses over into other genres, such as [[power metal]] and [[symphonic metal]]. |
There are also (occasional) instances in which gothic metal crosses over into other genres, such as [[power metal]] and [[symphonic metal]]. |
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==List of Gothic metal bands== |
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Many people also confuse Nu-metal, Symphonic Metal and Gothic Doom bands with Gothic Metal. The genres are similar so the mistake is easy to make. |
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*[[Aesma Daeva]] ([[United States|USA]]) - [http://www.symphonicmetalband.com/ Official Band web site] |
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*[[After Forever]] ([[Netherlands]]) |
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*[[AraPacis]] ([[Canada]]) |
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*[[Ashes You Leave]] ([[Croatia]]) |
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*[[Charon (band)|Charon]] ([[Finland]]) |
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*[[Demons And Wizards]] |
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*[[Dreams of Sanity]] ([[Austria]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/dos.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[Darkwell]] ([[Austria]]) [http://www.darkwell.org] |
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*[[Edenbridge (band)|Edenbridge]] ([[Austria]]) |
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*[[Elis]] ([[Liechtenstein]]) |
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*[[End My Sorrow]] ([[Denmark]]) |
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*[[Entwine]] ([[Finland]]) |
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*[[Epica]] ([[Netherlands]]) |
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*[[For My Pain]] |
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*[[Haggard (band)|Haggard]] ([[Germany]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/hagg.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[In Grey]] ([[Sweden]]) - [http://www.in-grey.com/ Official Band Web Site] |
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*[[Killing Miranda]] ([[United Kingdom|UK]]) |
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*[[Lacrimas Profundere]] |
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*[[Lacrimosa]] ([[Germany]]) |
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*[[Lacuna Coil]] ([[Italy]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/laco.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[Lake of Tears]] ([[Sweden]]) |
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*[[Leicohtica]] (Australia) - [http://www.leicohtica.net/] |
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*[[Leaves' Eyes]] |
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*[[Lightning War]] ([[United Kingdom|UK]]) |
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*[[the missing:]] (USA) - [http://www.themissing.com/ Official Band web site] |
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*[[Moi Dix Mois]] ([[Japan]]) |
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*[[Moonspell]] ([[Portugal]]) |
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*[[More (band)|More]] ([[Italy]]) |
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*[[My Dying Bride]] ([[UK]]) |
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*[[Myriads]] ([[Norway]]) |
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*[[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost]] ([[United Kingdom|UK]]) |
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*[[Poema Arcanus]] ([[Chile]]) |
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*[[Rotting Christ]] ([[Greece]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/roch.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[Saviour Machine]] ([[United States|USA]]) - [http://www.saviourmachine.com Official Band Website] |
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*[[Septic Flesh]] ([[Greece]]) |
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*[[Sirenia (band)|Sirenia]] ([[Norway]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/srna.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[Skeptical Minds]] ([[Belgium]]) |
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*[[Theatre of Tragedy]] ([[Norway]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/tot.htm BNR Summary] |
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*[[The Gathering (band)|The Gathering]] ([[Netherlands]]) |
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*[[The Sins Of Thy Beloved]] ([[Norway]]) |
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*[[Tiamat (band)|Tiamat]] ([[Germany]]) (formerly [[Sweden]]) |
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*[[Trail of Tears (band)|Trail of Tears]] ([[Norway]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/trot.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[Tristania (band)|Tristania]] ([[Norway]]) - [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/tris.htm BNR summary] |
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*[[Type O Negative]] ([[United States|USA]]) |
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*[[Xandria]] ([[Germany]]) |
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*[[Within Temptation]] ([[Netherlands]]) |
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*[[Without Face]] ([[Hungary]]) |
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*[[Velvetcut]] ([[Finland]]) |
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== See also == |
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* [[Goth]] |
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* [[Gothic rock]] |
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* [[Gothcore]] |
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==External links== |
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Metal and Goth databases: |
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* [http://www.bnrmetal.com/ The BNR Metal Pages] - short bio and review of almost every metal band there is. |
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* [http://www.metal-archives.com/ The Encyclopaedia Metallum] - database of all metal bands (includes biographies, line-ups, reviews, etc.), updated by users. |
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Goth Metal magazines / portals / reviews: |
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* [http://www.gothmetal.net Goth Metal World ] - band reviews, band database, radio, forums. |
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[[Category:Metal_subgenres]] |
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Bands that are often mistaken for Gothic Metal include: |
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[[Category:Goth metal |*]] |
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* [[After Forever]] |
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* [[Anathema]] |
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* [[Cathedral]] |
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* [[Cemetary]] |
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* [[Cradle of Filth]] |
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* [[Dimmu Borgir]] |
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* [[Darkseed]] |
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* [[Edenbridge]] |
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* [[Epica]] |
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* [[Eternal Tears of Sorrow]] |
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* [[Evanescence]] |
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* [[For My Pain]] |
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* [[HIM]] |
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* [[Katatonia]] |
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* [[Lake of Tears]] |
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* [[Lacrimas Profundere]] |
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* [[Lacuna Coil]] |
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* [[My Chemical Romance]] |
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* [[My Dying Bride]] |
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* [[Nightwish]] |
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* [[On Thorns I Lay]] |
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* [[Opeth]] |
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* [[Paradise Lost]] |
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* [[Seasons End]] |
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* [[Sentenced]] |
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* [[Sins Of Thy Beloved]] |
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* [[Theater of Tragedy]] |
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* [[To Die For]] |
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* [[Theaters Des Vampires]] |
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* [[Therion]] |
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* [[Type O Negative]] |
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* [[Within Temptation]] |
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* [[Without Face]] |
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Revision as of 19:06, 30 October 2005
Gothic metal (also called Goth metal) is a crossover between heavy metal music and gothic music itself; although the term 'metal' is debated by those who say it is mainly gothic music. It developed in the early 1990s in Europe and the United States. Gothic metal has proven somewhat difficult to categorise. Some fans and musicians have a firm concept of genre and subgenre, but others reject such categorisation as limiting or useless. There is often significant crossover from one category to another, and often the influence of non-metal music.
Beginnings (1983-1990)
The earliest stage of gothic metal could be traced to bands in the 1980s who utilized goth rock aesthetics with metallic songwriting. Although Glenn Danzig's Samhain made some attribution of this, Christian Death are regarded as the most influential to the founding of the genre. The deep vocal baritones of Rozz Williams and Valor Kand, the downtuned bass guitars and eerie synths made a strong impression on many bands that would form later, including those who experimented with other metal influences. Celtic Frost - although considered by many as an early black metal band - also played an early role for their "gothic-sounding" atmospherics.
Forward (1990-present)
In the 1990s, a group of young bands in Northern England borrowed from the early gothic metal sound of the 1980s and incorporated it with the slow, downtuned guitar dirges of Black Sabbath. Gothic Doom, or DoomDeath, as it was often called, would be regarded as a second stage of the subgenre. Bands most notable for this style included Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, and Anathema.
Although the Scandinavian region was known more for its death metal and black metal fertility, many bands who started in either genre had progressed and conformed more to gothic metal styles - Tiamat, Theatre of Tragedy, and Lake of Tears being a few examples. Although Paradise Lost, Anathema used some female vocals in their music, Norway's Theatre of Tragedy was the first gothic metal band with a leading female singer, Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull (later replaced by another female singer, named Nell).
Similarly, New York City's Type O Negative had some connections to death metal and thrash metal with lead singer/bassist's Peter Steele's earlier group, Carnivore. Although the band has taken a more humorous, tonque-and-cheek approach to the genre, they have played a large role in the genre and its characteristics.
A softer version of Gothic metal had evolved in the mid-late 1990s. These bands focused on female vocals as well, although not neccesserly operatic ones, and reduced doom metal elements and male death vocals significantly. These bands include The Gathering (Netherlands), Within Temptation (Netherlands), Lacuna Coil (Italy) and Lacrimosa (Germany). Some of these bands also combined electronic sounds and mainstream rock music with the traditional Gothic metal sound to create a lighter and more accessible form of the genre.
The Gothic metal scene is currently very developed in Northern Europe, especially Norway.
Misperceptions and Categorization
Although the style has seen much less controversy than other metal subgenres - and remarkably, fewer instances of debate - some arguments have gone on in regards to bands that have sported a gothic "image" versus those with direct genetics to the gothic metal genre.
When widespread news events surrounded Marilyn Manson, for instance, some media personalities and journalists categorized him as a "gothic rock" and "gothic heavy metal" musician, eventhough few elements in his music would be classifiable as such. The growing popularity of industrial music in the 1990s can be factored as a major source to this, considering several artists in the genre inspired a "gothic" styled dress amongst suburban youths which was similarly debated in authenticity by those who proclaimed themselves "true" members of gothic subculture.
Although gothic metal - like most metal subgenres - is difficult to classify, some main attributes have remained fairly consistent:
- lyrics focus on a variety of subjects: religion and God, heaven and hell, romance, (gothic) horror, depression, bereavement, emptiness, and death. Typically, the subjects are set in a pre-20th century environment.
- vocals are either sung by a male vocalist, female vocalist, or both. The male vocals are either in a deep tenor, or death grunt. Female vocals tend to be high and operatic, but sometimes sung in a regular tone with reverb usage for effects.
- the guitar(s) and bass are often in minor key, but can also be slow and heavily distorted, as what would be heard in doom metal. Along with percussion (and sometimes synthesizers), the pace and tone is sometimes dependent on the performance of the singer or the nature of the song.
There are also (occasional) instances in which gothic metal crosses over into other genres, such as power metal and symphonic metal.
List of Gothic metal bands
- Aesma Daeva (USA) - Official Band web site
- After Forever (Netherlands)
- AraPacis (Canada)
- Ashes You Leave (Croatia)
- Charon (Finland)
- Demons And Wizards
- Dreams of Sanity (Austria) - BNR summary
- Darkwell (Austria) [1]
- Edenbridge (Austria)
- Elis (Liechtenstein)
- End My Sorrow (Denmark)
- Entwine (Finland)
- Epica (Netherlands)
- For My Pain
- Haggard (Germany) - BNR summary
- In Grey (Sweden) - Official Band Web Site
- Killing Miranda (UK)
- Lacrimas Profundere
- Lacrimosa (Germany)
- Lacuna Coil (Italy) - BNR summary
- Lake of Tears (Sweden)
- Leicohtica (Australia) - [2]
- Leaves' Eyes
- Lightning War (UK)
- the missing: (USA) - Official Band web site
- Moi Dix Mois (Japan)
- Moonspell (Portugal)
- More (Italy)
- My Dying Bride (UK)
- Myriads (Norway)
- Paradise Lost (UK)
- Poema Arcanus (Chile)
- Rotting Christ (Greece) - BNR summary
- Saviour Machine (USA) - Official Band Website
- Septic Flesh (Greece)
- Sirenia (Norway) - BNR summary
- Skeptical Minds (Belgium)
- Theatre of Tragedy (Norway) - BNR Summary
- The Gathering (Netherlands)
- The Sins Of Thy Beloved (Norway)
- Tiamat (Germany) (formerly Sweden)
- Trail of Tears (Norway) - BNR summary
- Tristania (Norway) - BNR summary
- Type O Negative (USA)
- Xandria (Germany)
- Within Temptation (Netherlands)
- Without Face (Hungary)
- Velvetcut (Finland)
See also
External links
Metal and Goth databases:
- The BNR Metal Pages - short bio and review of almost every metal band there is.
- The Encyclopaedia Metallum - database of all metal bands (includes biographies, line-ups, reviews, etc.), updated by users.
Goth Metal magazines / portals / reviews:
- Goth Metal World - band reviews, band database, radio, forums.