Goth: Share Your Faves

[E2942]

I don't know of any goth bands that had, or have a hardcore death aesthetic.

One of the pioneers of U.S. Goth had Death in the name of the band.
Unfortunately Rozz was just like Andrew of the Sisters & denied being Goth.

Two bands that basically solidified the framework for Goth in their perspective regions, ironically total deniers!

 

[JFlo]

Here are some of my contemporary favorites influenced by the classics:

 

[Dincrest]

A real legend and still at it

Indeed. My first exposure to Diamanda Galas was that album she did in the mid-90s with John Paul Jones. I had never heard vocal gymnastics/acrobatics like that before. (I was a teenager at the time so my musical horizons were far more narrow than they are now).

 

[bolophonic]

I’m not the biggest expert on goth, but I always thought this was kinda goth back in the day:

 

[bolophonic]

Again, I’m not sure if this is goth, per se, but I feel kinda goth when I put it on.

 

[5StringBlues]

 

[DivisionLocal]

 

[6-3-2]

Not technically goth, but a Japanese sub genre of goth. Any way I digress, the bass tone on this track is sick. It's like he stuffed a snarling mountain lion in his amp.

Big VK vibes on this one, but I think there's plenty of goth influence for sure.

It almost feels like a cliché, but people in Japan really know how make some amazing sounding instruments. Sick bass tone.

 

[MonsterAGoGo]

Tis the season

 

[Sir Nose]

It's not clear to me if it's Robert Smith or Simon Gallup on the Bass VI, but if you're looking for a goth mood, you'll find it here in this 28-minute Cure instrumental B-side (?) that was originally intended/used as a soundtrack to a film made by Simon's brother Ric Gallup. IMO, more black light goth than black leather goth, but either way clear your calendar and strap in for a gloomy ride with one of the best tracks ever have a Bass VI as *the* featured instrument.

 

[350125g0]

Check out Grave Babies. Their records "Holographic Violence" and "The Crusher" are my faves.

 

[Larryfales]

Big VK vibes on this one, but I think there's plenty of goth influence for sure.

It almost feels like a cliché, but people in Japan really know how make some amazing sounding instruments. Sick bass tone.

The level of talent happening in Japan today is truly remarkable. The world is starting to take notice. If you haven't heard of them yet check out the band Asterism. You will be amazed by these kids.

 

[Robot.G]

 

[Robot.G]

Tis the season

I see your Immortal and raise you a Gorgoroth. Neither are Goth though.

 

[Larryfales]

Not technically goth, but a Japanese sub genre of goth. Any way I digress, the bass tone on this track is sick. It's like he stuffed a snarling mountain lion in his amp.

Technically the genre is called Visual Kai, but the Japanese have no issues with mixing multiple genres together. The band is called Xaa Xaa.

 

[JFlo]

I love Boy Harsher. Their short film "The Runner" is a great Halloween mood setter, too.

 

[Robot.G]

I love Boy Harsher. Their short film "The Runner" is a great Halloween mood setter, too.

Thanks for reminding me of that. I haven't checked it out yet, but I will.

 

[Robot.G]

 

[Yogi Bear]

 

[friskinator]

Does Portishead count?