About Gothic metal
Gothic metal is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of metal music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Marilyn Manson, Evanescence, Amy Lee, HIM, Within Temptation and Sharon den Adel.
From Wikipedia
Gothic metal (or goth metal) is a fusion genre combining the aggression of heavy metal with the dark atmospheres of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music. The genre originated during the early 1990s in the United Kingdom originally as an outgrowth of death-doom, a fusion of death metal and doom metal. Lyrics are generally dark and introspective with inspiration from gothic fiction as well as personal experiences.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gothic metal.
- ↑ metal music
Key artists
- Marilyn Manson
- Evanescence
- Amy Lee
- HIM
- Within Temptation
- Sharon den Adel
- Cradle of Filth
- Type O Negative
- Simone Simons
- Anathema
Frequently asked questions
What is Gothic metal?
Gothic metal is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of metal music.
Where and when did Gothic metal originate?
Gothic metal originated in United Kingdom in the 1990s.
Who are famous Gothic metal artists?
Marilyn Manson, Evanescence, Amy Lee, HIM, Within Temptation and Sharon den Adel.