I’ve never been a big fan, but Peter Steele’s voice and style is certainly unique.Īnother dramatic, romantic gothic doom metal act with a long, popular discography. One of the most famous gothic metal bands and an obvious entry in this article. Migrated to more contemporary styles after the first few albums.
The old school muddiness in the 90’s production is refreshing.Įarly Theatre of Tragedy was very important for the gothic metal genre, shaping the beauty/beast concept with a female vocalist and a death metal growler. Norwegian gothic doom band, heavy on the violins and romantic themes. The Foreshadowing live at Metaldays 2017 review -> Their walls of down-tuned guitars are monolithic, and Marco Benevento’s baritone vocals are out of this world. Embodies everything that’s good about gothic doom metal. Italian band The Foreshadowing is a personal favorite of mine with a discography filled with highlights. The most highly regarded Sirrah album “Acme” is an interesting mix of influences it’s hard to pinpoint whether it’s a doom, gothic, progressive or avant-garde album. Underrated Polish 90’s band with some quality releases in its discography. 2017 album “Ghosts” is a good introduction to the band. Quite different from most gothic doom metal bands. The depressive nature of the music and the fact that one of their albums is actually called “Gothic” often, accurately or inaccurately, lands them in the gothic metal genre.įemale fronted doom metal with elements of gothic, darkwave and electronic. Paradise Lost have successfully been switching between different metal genres for years. 2018’s “Aegean Sorrow” is one of their strongest releases yet. Long-running gothic death/doom metal act from Greece. One of the original British death/doom metal bands, but also a gothic metal pioneer with the violin, theatricism and romantic writing. Similar to Paradise Lost 90’s period, but a bit more on the cheesy side. Legendary Norwegian death/doom that went in a gothic doom metal direction late in their career.Ī more rocking, contemporary take on gothic doom metal. I’m surprised they didn’t get bigger considering the genre mix they bring to the table. Don’t miss out on guitarist Johan Ericson’s funeral doom solo project Doom:VS!Īustrian Gothic metal that takes elements from acoustic folk metal and symphonic rock. The debut “Arcane Rain Fell” is a highlight, but there are also plenty of good songs on the others album. Full-length “Unlit” is a solid doom metal offering.ĭraconian is one of the most famous gothic metal bands, combining death/doom metal aesthetics with piano, keyboards and female vocals. German death/doom metal band with strong gothic elements. I’m not crazy about this band, but they are quite popular. Completely female-fronted, sharing members with quality doom metal band Mourning Lenore. Mayhem (!)-related gothic doom project based in Portugal. Personal favorites, like The Foreshadowing, will have an extra cool black background. I’ll mix the most popular ones with my personal favorites. This is a list of the most important gothic doom metal bands. Essential and popular gothic doom metal bands In many bands, but not at all, keyboards and electronics are prominent. Female vocals are usual, but not mandatory. What unites the bands is often the sorrow from the gothic lyric themes. Many gothic doom bands are simultaneously death/doom metal, funeral doom, symphonic metal or some form of contemporary gothic rock. Gothic doom metal is a genre without clear borders.
DOOM METAL FULL
If you’re completely new to doom, there’s also a full genre guide to doom metal. This guide will show you the mandatory bands in the genre, as well as some hidden gems.ĭon’t miss the other genre guides, like the ones to funeral doom metal and death/doom metal.
Here on you can read about most of the central doom metal subgenres, including gothic doom metal.
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