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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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Single - Released July 11, 2025

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July 11, 2025

Baby, Please
Druidess
1 tracks
July 11

Serpent On The Cross
Paradise Lost
2 tracks
June 27

Lost
End Of You
1 tracks
June 27

Akallabêth
Anfauglir
4 tracks
June 24

Major Arcana
Novembers Doom
1 tracks
June 20

Arise
Vazum
1 tracks
June 17

Made in Hell
Tardigrade Inferno
22 tracks
June 13

Laura (edit)
Fields Of The Nephilim
1 tracks
June 13

Songs from the Restless Oblivion
Memories of a Lost Soul
11 tracks
June 13

Varsity
Druidess
1 tracks
June 13

Neopolis
Lights of Vimana
5 tracks
June 13

Defiance
Nightbearer
10 tracks
June 6

Silence Like The Grave
Paradise Lost
1 tracks
June 6

The Breathing Shadow (Remaster 2025)
Nightingale
10 tracks
June 6

Light And Shadow
Amorphis
1 tracks
June 6

Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State
Katatonia
10 tracks
June 4

Wind of no Change
Katatonia
3 tracks
June 2

A Perfect Thing (Push It)
Dastic•
DIMMA•
bankr
1 tracks
May 30

Walk The Shadows
Lord Vigo
8 tracks
May 29

Immortal Rites
Memories of a Lost Soul
2 tracks
May 28

Reign Supreme
Nightbearer
1 tracks
May 28

Remember Me
Lights of Vimana
1 tracks
May 27

Wasting Love
Veil Of The Serpent
1 tracks
May 23

Don't Say I Never Loved You (DSINLY)
Bloodlyne
1 tracks
May 23

A Star In Orbit Still
The Northern Territories
11 tracks
May 23

Beautiful Nightmares
Florian Grey
10 tracks
May 23

Inferno Crematörio
Hellcrash
9 tracks
May 23

Dawnbringer
Fragments Of Unbecoming
12 tracks
May 23

For the Black Birds
Gallows' Eve
9 tracks
May 22

Time Will Heal Our Wounds
For My Pain...
1 tracks
May 22

Дождь
Terratomorf
1 tracks
May 20

The Rise of Númenor (Part III: The Gift of Men)
Anfauglir
1 tracks
May 17

Checkmate
Legion of Decadence
5 tracks
May 16

Shell Of Inexistence
Helldrifter
10 tracks
May 16

Saved By You
Druidess
1 tracks
May 16

Circus Life
Tarja
18 tracks
May 16

Nowhere
Lights of Vimana
1 tracks
May 13

Screams of War
Sinamore
10 tracks
May 12

Solarny Kult
Deathyard
1 tracks
May 10

Written In Blood
Gallows' Eve
1 tracks

June 27, 2025

Akallabêth
Anfauglir
4 tracks
June 17

Made in Hell
Tardigrade Inferno
22 tracks
June 13

Songs from the Restless Oblivion
Memories of a Lost Soul
11 tracks
June 13

Defiance
Nightbearer
10 tracks
June 13

Neopolis
Lights of Vimana
5 tracks
June 6

Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State
Katatonia
10 tracks
June 6

The Breathing Shadow (Remaster 2025)
Nightingale
10 tracks
May 30

Walk The Shadows
Lord Vigo
8 tracks
May 23

Inferno Crematörio
Hellcrash
9 tracks
May 23

A Star In Orbit Still
The Northern Territories
11 tracks
May 23

Dawnbringer
Fragments Of Unbecoming
12 tracks
May 23

For the Black Birds
Gallows' Eve
9 tracks
May 23

Beautiful Nightmares
Florian Grey
10 tracks
May 17

Checkmate
Legion of Decadence
5 tracks
May 16

Circus Life
Tarja
18 tracks
May 16

Shell Of Inexistence
Helldrifter
10 tracks
May 13

Screams of War
Sinamore
10 tracks
May 9

Beauty over Europe (Live)
Shores Of Null
10 tracks
May 2

Destination
Crematory
12 tracks
May 2

Children of Eve
Nightfall
10 tracks

July 11, 2025

Baby, Please
Druidess
1 tracks
July 11

Serpent On The Cross
Paradise Lost
2 tracks
June 27

Lost
End Of You
1 tracks
June 24

Major Arcana
Novembers Doom
1 tracks
June 20

Arise
Vazum
1 tracks
June 13

Varsity
Druidess
1 tracks
June 13

Laura (edit)
Fields Of The Nephilim
1 tracks
June 6

Silence Like The Grave
Paradise Lost
1 tracks
June 6

Light And Shadow
Amorphis
1 tracks
June 4

Wind of no Change
Katatonia
3 tracks
June 2

A Perfect Thing (Push It)
Dastic•
DIMMA•
bankr
1 tracks
May 29

Immortal Rites
Memories of a Lost Soul
2 tracks
May 28

Remember Me
Lights of Vimana
1 tracks
May 28

Reign Supreme
Nightbearer
1 tracks
May 27

Wasting Love
Veil Of The Serpent
1 tracks
May 23

Don't Say I Never Loved You (DSINLY)
Bloodlyne
1 tracks
May 22

Дождь
Terratomorf
1 tracks
May 22

Time Will Heal Our Wounds
For My Pain...
1 tracks
May 20

The Rise of Númenor (Part III: The Gift of Men)
Anfauglir
1 tracks
May 16

Saved By You
Druidess
1 tracks