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 Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:52 pm
This thread is to clear up some stuff about goth for some of our new members. This information is by no means complete, so feel free to post or private message me any information I missed.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:53 pm
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Table of Contents 3. Music 3.1 Gothrock 3.2 Deathrock 4. Fashion 4.1 80s Goth 4.2 Batcave 4.3 Deathrock 4.4 Positive Punk 4.5 Post Goth 5. Common Misconceptions 5.1 General Misconceptions 5.2 Music Misconceptions 5.3 Fashion Misconceptions 6. Closing
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:55 pm
Music First and most importantly, we have music. The subculture is completely built around the music. There are two main types of music: deathrock and gothrock. We'll start with gothrock.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:56 pm
Gothrock Gothrock (or gothic rock) was started at the Batcave, a club in London. It originally dealt with new wave and glam rock, but later came to be the birthplace of the first wave of gothrock. A good example of this wave of gothrock would be Siouxsie and the Banshees. The second wave of gothrock has more hardrock influence. A good example of this would be Sisters of Mercy.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:57 pm
Deathrock Deathrock is usually considered a subgenre of gothrock, but actually grew out of punk. It between punkrock and gothrock. A classic example of this genre is Christian Death (with Rozz Williams), while a more modern example would be Bloody Dead and Sexy.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:59 pm
Fashion Certain fashions are associated with goth. These are always related to the music genres. A few examples would be deathrock fashion and batcave fashion.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:07 pm
80s Goth 80s goth is a refined version of post punk that has more rock and roll influence. This look uses leather and semi-formal wear. Duster hats and coats are common in this fashion genre. An example of this look would be Sisters of Mercy.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:07 pm
Batcave Batcave is like positive punk (leather and torn aspects) but with deathrock influence. An example of this would be specimen.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:09 pm
Deathrock Deathrock, much like the music, stays close to it's punk roots. Torn clothes, DIY and other punk aesthetics are common in this look.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:12 pm
Positive Punk This look uses leather and lace with torn aspects. An example would be Bahaus.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:12 pm
Post-goth Post goth is Batcave blended with new romantic and new wave for larger, vibrant hair. Black fop shirts are common in this look. A good example of this look is Gene Loves Jezabel.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:15 pm
Common Misconceptions There are several misconceptions about goth. This section is intended to clear those up. Please know that the things on this list don't automatically make you a poser.
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:18 pm
General Misconceptions Here are a few general things wrongly associated with goth. •Depression •Satanism •Violence/Murder
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:21 pm
Music Misconceptions There are a few bands and genres wrongly associated with goth. Some of them are listed below. •Avenged Sevenfolds •Cradle of Filth •Evanscene •Gothic Metal (or any other metal) •HIM •Industrial Music •Korn •Marilyn Manson •My Chemical Romance
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