Gothic Metal

Gothic metal is a subgenre characterized by its dark, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring symphonic elements, driving rhythms, and a mix of clean and harsh vocals. Emerging in the 1990s, it evolved from the fusion of gothic rock and heavy metal, particularly in Europe. The genre's heyday was during the early 2000s, with the rise of bands that incorporated operatic vocals, orchestral arrangements, and introspective lyrics. Gothic metal's cultural significance lies in its exploration of themes such as love, death, and the supernatural, resonating with fans seeking a more emotional and theatrical experience. While drawing from doom metal, black metal, and power metal, gothic metal is distinguished by its emphasis on melody, atmospheric texture, and vocal diversity. Its unique blend of heavy and beautiful elements has captivated audiences worldwide, making it a staple of the modern metal landscape.

Latest Gothic Metal Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Ghost
Marilyn Manson
Nightwish
Type O Negative
Within Temptation
Powerwolf
Top Playlists
The Sound of Italian Gothic Metal 80 Gothic Metal artists
The Sound of Metal Gótico 49 Gothic Metal artists
The Sound of Ethereal Gothic 25 Gothic Metal artists
🦇 Gothic Metal & Symphonic Metal 🦇 22 Gothic Metal artists
New Metal Covers 2025 12 Gothic Metal artists
After Forever Top Radio 11 Gothic Metal artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 763 Gothic Metal artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 6,974 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Gothic Metal artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. May 23, 2025
  2. May 23
  3. May 22
  4. May 16
  5. May 16
  6. May 12
  7. May 9
  8. May 8
  9. May 3
  10. May 2
  11. May 2
  12. May 1
  13. April 26
  14. April 25
  15. April 25
  16. April 25
  17. April 25
  18. April 25
  19. April 25
  20. April 25
  21. April 25
  22. April 22
  23. April 19
  24. April 18
  25. April 18
  26. April 18
  27. April 17
  28. April 17
  29. April 16
  30. April 12
  31. April 11
  32. April 11
  33. April 11
  34. April 11
  35. April 11
    undefined album image
    Aspiral
    11 tracks
  36. April 11
  37. April 10
  38. April 9
  39. April 9
  40. April 9