[1] In stark contrast to the original industrial culture, whose performers and heterogeneous audience were sometimes referred to as "industrialists", the rivethead scene is a coherent youth culture closely linked to a discernible fashion style.

Don't forget to understand that goth music includes specific guitar patterns, and environmental sounds. They're more synth-rock/dream pop, but considering we have quite a few non goth bands on here, I think they should definitely stay in that case.Great band and still egsist. The band In contrast, Cradle of Filth has become "one of the very biggest names" in their black metal genre with impressive albums salesAnother act that has attracted both commercial success and controversy is the band In the 21st century, gothic metal has enjoyed a strong mainstream presence in Finland with many representatives enjoying commercial success. Many heated debates have been had among friends as to which bands qualify, where is the line between post-punk, goth, and industrial lies, and whether or not a working-class band from the heart of Manchester deserve credit as the kingpins to an entire culture (hint, we’re … Which is also appreciated by goths.A list that doesn't have Sisters, Siouxsie, or the Cure at #1 is sure to miss this standout band from the 90's. Her voice is so angelic compare to their new one and I like the lyrics of their song also.Guys, are you kidding me?

They are Goth Electronica. My TOP 5 FAVORITE SONGS by THE SHROUD. The There is also a diverse range of vocal styles in gothic metal. Much of her music is so intense it is downright scary! Sisters of Mercy is a true Goth pioneer. Witness all the copycat bands like The Cure isn't even a real goth band, the disintegration album only had the same producer/ same sound. Nigtwish and Evanesence are not Gothic rock, you must now children.When I heard this song I played it over and over again, their song "stand my ground" made my spine tingleThey're amazing, it's simple as that. HIM worth listening! I'm listening HIM for 3 years, and still love their musicHIM is one of the greatest bands I've ever listened to. I can't believe the cure isn't number one! The demo version of Dance on Glass is horrible, but the revised version on the Mission UK album is a pretty good song, and no longer sounded like Black Planet. Every bit as nuanced and striking the perfect emotional tune on all levels, if you have not added The Shroud to your collection of 2nd generation Goth trailblazers, you owe it to yourself to run, not walk, to amazon (or your local music connection) to at least die having heard this sublime music and the superlative vocals of Lydia Fortner-Walker.The very first song I heard from The Shroud was "Caged Bird" on a goth compilation CD. Evanescence are not Goth-Rock--Bauhaus and The Cure are classic Goth bands. Hope all music lovers like their new Magic- self titled album as I like it very much.All her songs have great messages and haunting lyricsI totally love Evanescence their songs are deep and meaningful. HE SHOULD BE MORE HIGHER ON THE LIST songs like I love the dead, poison, cold ethyl, Killer album and heaps of other ones that I'll probably gonna keep going till next yearAt least number 5, there song dead girls are easy is one of the best songs ever, back in blood agen another great gothic song.

I love Within Temptation and their music is golden.This man is considered the king of theatrical rock and brought theatrics into music. What the hell is going on here? For me only the mighty Fields of the Nephilim come close.Listened to all those songs you mentioned. Nightwish? The top 3!14 really? List of Gothic bands A-Z 45 Grave (Los Angeles, California, U.S.) The 69 Eyes (Helsinki, Finland) Alien Sex Fiend(London, UK) And Also the Trees (Inkberrow, Worcestershire, England) ASP (Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany)

They have to be thought of as the progenitors of Goth rock.