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- 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.
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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.
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- Cradle of Filth. Cradle of Filth are a British band that formed in 1991. They are one of the most controversial and notorious gothic metal bands of all time.
- Within Temptation. Within Temptation are a Dutch band that formed in 1996. They are one of the most successful and acclaimed gothic metal bands in the world, with over three million records sold worldwide.
- Nightwish. Nightwish are a Finnish band that formed in 1996. They are the most successful and popular gothic metal band in the world, with over nine million records sold worldwide.
- Paradise Lost. Paradise Lost are a British band that formed in 1988. They are considered one of the founders of gothic metal, along with Anathema and My Dying Bride.
- 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.
The top 50 highest rated gothic metal albums of all time. A list by Tymell. Categories: Best Of, All Time, Genre. [List262180] | +24. NOTE: AGGREGATE SCORES FROM REVIEWERS. NOT MY OPINION. Another result of this project, where I collect scores from two dozen review sites/zines for heavy metal albums.
Dec 25, 2023 · With that in mind, we've dug into the dark to bring you the very best goth metal records you need to hear in 2023. Blackbriar – A Dark Euphony Considering symphonic metal's commercial breakthrough in the early 2000s came from bands with a decidedly gothic bent, it's still refreshing to occasionally find a band who can capture that fairytale ...
May 22, 2023 · Features. Metal Hammer. A beginner’s guide to goth metal in 5 albums. By Metal Hammer. Contributions from. Catherine Morris, Dave Everley, Chris Chantler. published 22 May 2023. The beating black heart of goth metal summed up in five essential albums. (Image credit: Press/Mick Hutson/Redferns/Getty Images)
