Best Pure Goth Rock Bands

The Top Ten
1 The Sisters of Mercy The Sisters of Mercy is a British rock band formed in 1980 in Leeds, England. They are often associated with the gothic rock genre but have explored a variety of musical styles over the years, including post-punk and alternative rock. The band is known for their dark, atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics, dealing with themes of existential despair and social critique. The Sisters of Mercy have had a profound influence on the goth subculture and continue to have a devoted fan base.

They are the most awesome, without a question.

2 Siouxie & The Banshees
3 The Mission U.K.
4 Bauhaus Bauhaus were an English gothic rock/post-punk band, formed in Northampton, England in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins and David J.

It was so hard to choose but I always gotta go for the original. I think when I listened to Bauhaus and liked it, it opened up so many more doors in the music genre for me. Gotta love Bauhaus.

5 Faith & The Muse
6 The March Violets
7 Dreadful Shadows
8 The Fallacy
9 Lycia
10 Evanescence Evanescence is an American alternative rock/alternative metal band. It was founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody.

Not goth. Whiny posers trying to be rock

The Contenders
11 Rudimentary Peni
12 London After Midnight
13 The Cure The Cure are an English post-punk/gothic rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1978. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member.
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