About This Section
The goth rock genre has many talented musicians, who created songs that are eternal. Here you can find the biographies not only of well known goth rock bands, but also of those who influenced them and those who, in spite of not being considered goth, have a dark quality in their works.
Past Articles
Cradle Of Filth - Hated by many, loved
by many others, this Black Metal band is one of the most talented and
controversial of the genre. Here is a summary of their career.
Velvet
Underground - The most polemic band of the late 60s was a great
influence to the punk and gothic bands and its fame is more alive
nowadays than in the years when the band was together. Know about these
creative "subversives" here.
Switchblade Symphony - One of the most
influential goth rock bands of the 90s, the band's career may have been
short, but it left a lasting mark in the genre through its mysterious and
moody songs. Its biography is here.
Type O' Negative - Cynicism and scorn are
plenty in the band's music, but there's more to it. Read here about this
important goth rock band.
The Gathering - One of the best Dutch
rock
bands of the moment. Their music can take you on a trip to unknown
lands and fantastical realms. Their story is here.
HIM
(His Infernal Majesty) - The second Finnish Rock band to make a
great success outside Scandinavia can't easily be described. Love metal?
Goth rock? 80s rock? All these are appropriate labels to them, but
there's more to them than only this. Know about them here.
DoZEN DoSES
- We're proud to
tell you about a new goth rock band that has everything to get very popular
soon. Learn a little about them here, in the words of the band's vocalist
and check their site to download their songs for free!
Inkubus Sukkubus - One of the most
famous British goth rock bands of the last years, their music is sensual and their
lyrics talk about the alluring aspect of the dark world. Know about their successful career here.
Sisters Of Mercy - Know about the
history of one of the best goth rock bands, which helped create the genre
in the early 80s.
Siouxsie & The Banshees - One of the main bands of the
goth rock...Of course you already heard about it, now learn a little about its
history and works.
Marianne Faithful - The
60s singer with an angel's face and
voice became a strong-looking woman with the voice of an Oracle priestess.
Learn more about her crazy life and her haunting music.