Gothic Metal

Description

Gothic Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that combines the dark, melancholic, and atmospheric elements of gothic rock with the aggression and intensity of doom metal. It often features contrasting vocal styles, such as operatic female vocals paired with male growls or clean singing, and incorporates themes of romance, despair, and the supernatural.

History

Gothic Metal emerged in the early 1990s, evolving from the doom metal scene. Bands like Paradise Lost, Anathema, and My Dying Bride were instrumental in shaping the genre by infusing their music with gothic rock influences. The genre gained popularity throughout the 1990s and 2000s, with bands like Type O Negative, Within Temptation, and Nightwish contributing to its development and diversification.