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- The Cure. 1,262 votes. A triumph of brooding atmospheres and feverishly poetic lyricism, The Cure emerged in the late 1970s as a groundbreaking force in the gothic rock realm.
- Siouxsie & the Banshees. 875 votes. Pushing boundaries since the late 1970s, Siouxsie & the Banshees holds an unparalleled status as a post-punk powerhouse.
- The Sisters of Mercy. 990 votes. Pioneers of the darkly atmospheric genre, The Sisters of Mercy captured the essence of gothic rock with their haunting anthems, driving beats, and ethereal synths.
- Bauhaus. 1,010 votes. Embodying the darkness and drama that defines gothic rock, Bauhaus emerged from the ashes of the punk scene in the early 1980s. Fronted by the charismatic Peter Murphy, the group's fusion of avant-garde aesthetics and macabre lyrics created a powerful, enigmatic aura that attracted legions of fans.
May 21, 2024 · The Chameleons. 4.16 670 5. September 1986. Post-Punk Gothic Rock. Neo-Psychedelia Gothic Rock Big Music. passionate atmospheric melancholic existential dark depressive rain epic. Spellbound / Follow the Sun. Siouxsie and The Banshees. 4.15 835 12.
It's important to note that neither Joy Division or Bauhaus ever claimed to be goth. And The Sisters are just a rock band. 😅. UK Decay were using the label pretty early and it’s talked about in this article here. I think they mention the date to be 1981.
Hey - I’m kind of an old guard goth kid, and a lot of the music I still listen to is what I was dancing to at the Batcave in NYC around 1998 or so. I’m also a rock and metal fan, and I’ve recently discovered a few goth bands that have a rock influence (live drums, distorted guitar, etc), and I’m looking for some recommendations for more ...
From murky origins, goth music made its first stirrings in the late 70s and early 80s. Defining the essence of “goth” is notoriously tricky. Its detractors deride it as a doom-laden, fashion ...
May 7, 2024 · Despite only being active for four years, the band was and continues to be extremely influential in gothic rock, punk and post-punk music scenes. This track, "The Kill", was released on the album Still in 1981, which is a compilation album of previously unreleased studio recordings. The rawness of this version also adds to its alternativeness ...
May 15, 2024 · If available, you can also see information about where all medieval rock bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest medieval rock bands of all time, since the most famous medieval rock artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best medieval rock music. You can click on the medieval rock band names ...
