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.

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ASP
Abismo
Abysmal Grief
Adventus
Alissa White-Gluz
Amorphis
Anaria
Angelzoom
Archaic Thorn
Astarte
Ave Mujica
Azketem
Bachelor's Grove
Bendida
Beseech
Beyond The Black
Blackthorn
Blutengel
Canvas of Silence
Change My Brain With Cakes
Charlotte Wessels
Chris Maragoth
Closterkeller
Coronatus
Corpus Delicti
Crematory
DAVID GALAS
DIMMA
DOMINUM
Damian Wilson
Darktribe
Devoid of Thought
Diary Of Dreams
Druidess
Dymytry Paradox
Edenbridge
Elettra Storm
Elis
Empire Drowns
Epica
Etorkizun Beltza
Evanescence
Evergrey
Evoken
Fate's Hand
Fields Of The Nephilim
For My Pain...
Ghost
Glasya
Hallowed
Human Fortress
Internal Decay
Kamelot
Katatonia
Leah
Leaves' Eyes
Lindsay Schoolcraft
Lord Of The Lost
Maniac
Mantus
Michelle Darkness
Mizar
Moonspell
Mortemia
NiNi
Nightingale
Novembre
Odd Obsessions
Paradise Lost
Phantom Corporation
Pure Obsessions & Red Nights
Rioghan
Rotting Christ
Samael
Secret Rule
Seigmen
Severed Angel
Shiv-R
Sins
Sirenia
Skull & Crossbones
Snowy Shaw
Sophia Mengrosso
Sortilège
Soulbound
Tardigrade Inferno
Tarja
The 69 Eyes
The A.X.E. Project
The Birthday Massacre
The Eternal
Therion
Till Lindemann
Unto Others
Veil Of The Serpent
Velian
Visions of Atlantis
Vlad in Tears
Within Temptation
Zebulon
Evanescence
Marilyn Manson
Nightwish
Type O Negative
Within Temptation
HIM
Amaranthe
Casey Edwards
Helloween
Till Lindemann
Static-X
Lacuna Coil
Children Of Bodom
Sisters of Mercy
Epica
Eluveitie
Cradle Of Filth
Djerv
Amorphis
Paradise Lost
Lord Of The Lost
Bruce Dickinson
Katatonia
Dimmu Borgir
Eisbrecher
Ave Mujica
Therion
Lordi
Kamelot
Anathema
Lacrimosa
DIR EN GREY
Beyond The Black
Tarja
Visions of Atlantis
Delain
The Birthday Massacre
The 69 Eyes
Dozy Doe
Rotting Christ
Chris Harms
DOMINUM
Blutengel
Sentenced
Clan of Xymox
Yousei Teikoku
Dan Vasc
Druidess
ASP
Unto Others
Xandria
Deathstars
Gothminister
Sirenia
Bloodlyne
Lindsay Schoolcraft
Exit Eden
Evergrey
Celtic Frost
Tungsten
Cellar Darling
Woods Of Ypres
Alissa White-Gluz
Anabantha
Moonspell
The Gathering
Mortemia
Diablo Swing Orchestra
After Forever
Volturian
Fields Of The Nephilim
Theatre Of Tragedy
Lyriel
Draconian
Temperance
Tiamat
Anneke van Giersbergen
My Dying Bride
Leaves' Eyes
Frayle
Soulbound
Lacrimas Profundere
Anette Olzon
Burning Witches
Warmen
Trágico Ballet
Sybreed
Samael
Diary Of Dreams
Carpathian Forest
Lake Of Tears
Amberian Dawn
Hurt
Crematory
Dymytry Paradox
Reflexion
Saturnus
Ancient Bards
Tardigrade Inferno
Seigmen