Top 10 Traditional Goth Rock Bands
A list of bands from the original Goth genre, bands like Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, The Bolshoi, The Cure, Plastique Noir etc.Please don't add bands like Evanescence, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil etc. since these bands aren't Goth rock.
The Top Ten
1 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.
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.
2 Joy Division
Joy Division were an English post-punk band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band consisted of singer Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris.
Joy Division were an English post-punk band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band consisted of singer Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris.
3 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.
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.
4 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.
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.
5 Siouxsie and the Banshees
Siouxsie and the Banshees were an English rock band, formed in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bass guitarist Steven Severin. They have been widely influential, both over their contemporaries and with later acts.
Siouxsie and the Banshees were an English rock band, formed in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bass guitarist Steven Severin. They have been widely influential, both over their contemporaries and with later acts.
6 She Past Away
7 The Birthday Party
8 Plastique Noir
9 Fields of the Nephilim
10 The Damned
The Contenders
11 Christian Death
Best goth band.
12 Alien Sex Fiend
13 Virgin Prunes
14 The Bolshoi
15 Gene Loves Jezebel
16 Suspiria
17 Clan of Xymox
18 Cocteau Twins
Well, Elisabeth Fraser is a goddess, so...
19 Specimen
20 The Angels of Liberty
21 Love and Rockets
22 Tones on Tail
23 The Mission UK
24 Dalis Car
25 Rosetta Stone
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