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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.
- 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.
- The Best 30 Goth Bands of All Time
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This article explores the list of the best and most famous Goth bands and groups of all time. It features a wide variety of gothic music, including everything from post-punk music to gothic rock music.
Genres: Gothic Rock, Post-Punk Year Formed: 1978 Members: Daniel Ash (guitar, saxophone), Peter Murphy (vocals), Kevin Haskins (drums), David J. (bass)
Genres: Gothic Rock, Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, New Wave Year Formed: 1978 Members: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper, Reeves Gabrels, Michael Dempsey, Matthieu Hartley, Andy Anderson, Phil Thornalley, Lol Tolhurst, Boris Williams, Perry Bamonte, Pearl Thompson
Genres: Gothic Rock, Post-Punk, New Wave Year Formed: 1980 Members: Andrew Eldritch, Ben Christo, Dylan Smith
Genres: Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, Gothic Rock, New Wave Year Formed: 1976 Members: Siouxsie Sioux, Steven Severin, Marco Pirroni, Sid Vicious, Kenny Morris, Pete Fenton, John McKay, Budgie, Robert Smith, John McGeoch, John Valentine Carruthers, Martin McCarrick, Jon Klein, Knox Chandler
Genres: Gothic Metal, Doom Metal Year Formed: 1989 Members: Peter Steele, Kenny Hickey, Josh Silver, Sal Abruscato, Johnny Kelly
Genres: Post-Punk, Gothic Rock Year Formed: 1976 Members: Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris
Genres: Gothic Rock Year Formed: 1984 Members: Carl McCoy, Gav King, Adam Leach, Tony Pettitt, Lee Newell, John' Capachino' Carter, Paul Wright, Alexander' Nod' Wright, Peter Yates, Gary Wisker
Genres: Gothic Rock, Death Rock, Industrial, Post-Punk Year Formed: 1982 Members: Nik Fiend, Mrs Fiend, Yaxi Highrizer, Johnny Ha-Ha, Rat Fink Jr., Doc Milton
Genres: New Wave, Post-Punk Year Formed: 1979 Members: Robbie Grey, Gary McDowell, Michael Conroy, Stephen Walker (keyboardist), Roy Martin, Richard Brown, Aaron Davidson, Steven Walker (guitarist), Matthew Shipley, Ric Chandler
The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music. Lyrics are generally melodramatic and dark with inspiration from gothic fiction as well as personal experiences.
BandCountryFormedFinland1989France / USA1998The Netherlands1995Germany1995- Chris Chantler
- 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.
Best Gothic Metal Bands - Paradise Lost, Draconian, Theatre of Tragedy, Sentenced, My Dying Bride, Lacrimas Profundere, Ophelia, Tiamat, Type O Negative, Lake of Tears, Moonspell, Lacuna Coil
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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.
