About Gothic rock
Gothic rock is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and post-punk.
Artists closely associated with the genre include The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Amy Lee, HIM, Nick Cave and Ian Curtis.
Gothic rock has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Deathrock.
From Wikipedia
Gothic rock (also known as goth rock or simply goth) is a subgenre of rock music which grew out of British post-punk in the late 1970s. The genre draws from gothic literature, nihilism, dark romanticism, poetry and tragedy. The style evolved through early post-punk bands such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Bauhaus, and the Cure, who shifted their music toward darker gothic overtones through an emphasis on minor chords, reverb, dark arrangements, and melancholic melodies.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gothic rock.
Key artists
- The Cure
- My Chemical Romance
- Amy Lee
- HIM
- Nick Cave
- Ian Curtis
- Robert Smith
- Siouxsie and the Banshees
- Bauhaus
- Vanilla Ninja
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Gothic rock?
Gothic rock is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and post-punk.
Where and when did Gothic rock originate?
Gothic rock originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Gothic rock artists?
The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Amy Lee, HIM, Nick Cave and Ian Curtis.