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The Kids Are Alright: Meet the gothic mums defying parental expectations

Move over Morticia and Gomez – these gothic parents are raising a new generation of Wednesdays and Pugsleys, and they don’t care what judgements people around them may have…

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“Are you a goff?”: What it’s like to grow up emo in UK schools

Culture clashes, getting detention for dyeing your hair and putting plasters over your piercings for PE – growing up emo in the UK is an experience like no other…

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The 29 greatest songs about vampires

In honour of World Dracula Day, we count down the 29 vampiric songs that suck the hardest

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The 16 essential goth albums you need to know

Goth can be many things – from a fashion trend to a way of life – but these are the bands the embody the sound all things gothic, whether they want to or not…

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"It’s something to be proud of": Creeper's Will Gould on what it means to be goth

To mark World Goth Day (May 22), Creeper and Salem's Will Gould reflects on the importance of the subculture…

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Why Pete Steele of Type O Negative is the ultimate goth boyfriend

Eleven years after his death, goth metal frontman Peter Steele continues to warm the hearts (and other parts) of spooky headbangers worldwide…

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The Pete Steele I knew: A dry-witted giant who played the media at their own game

Kerrang! writer Jason Arnopp remembers his various encounters with legendary Type O Negative frontman Pete Steele…

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Something wicked this way comes: Inside California’s rising darkwave scene

There's something dark brewing in California, but why? We investigate the new wave of goth and darkwave enveloping the Golden State...

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How 10 Of Rock's Most Beloved Subgenres Have Evolved

We break down our most cherished music scenes by how they started, how they changed unexpectedly, and how their legacy lives on today.

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The 10 Sexiest Type O Negative Songs

On the anniversary of Bloody Kisses' release, we rank the 10 most panty-dropping songs Type O Negative ever wrote.

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How The Lost Boys brought goth out of the shadows

We look back at how The Lost Boys and its soundtrack put goth culture in the spotlight.

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Listen To This: 5 Songs You Need To Hear Right Now (March 30, 2020)

Progressive metal, spooky death rock, and Korean metalcore make up this week’s crop of fresh new tunes.

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As A Goth, I'm Secretly Loving Quarantine

Most people seem to be upset about having to stay inside – but for an introverted misanthrope, this is paradise.

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My Dying Bride’s 10 Most Emotionally Devastating Songs, by Frontman Aaron Stainthorpe

My Dying Bride vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe reveals the band's ten songs that gut him completely.

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How Austin, Texas, Is Becoming A Hub Of Goth And Vampire Culture

America’s city of bats has become a focal point for the children of the night.

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Watch Evanescence's Fiery Video For Their Cover Of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain

The video for Evanescence's Fleetwood Mac cover is a smoke-drenched blast of anguish.

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How Danny Elfman made goths love Christmas

The Oscar-nominated composer talks about writing the game-changing music behind The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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The Kids Are Alright: Meet the gothic mums defying parental expectations

“Are you a goff?”: What it’s like to grow up emo in UK schools

The 29 greatest songs about vampires

The 16 essential goth albums you need to know

"It’s something to be proud of": Creeper's Will Gould on what it means to be goth

Why Pete Steele of Type O Negative is the ultimate goth boyfriend

The Pete Steele I knew: A dry-witted giant who played the media at their own game

Something wicked this way comes: Inside California’s rising darkwave scene

How 10 Of Rock's Most Beloved Subgenres Have Evolved

The 10 Sexiest Type O Negative Songs

How The Lost Boys brought goth out of the shadows

Listen To This: 5 Songs You Need To Hear Right Now (March 30, 2020)

As A Goth, I'm Secretly Loving Quarantine

My Dying Bride’s 10 Most Emotionally Devastating Songs, by Frontman Aaron Stainthorpe

How Austin, Texas, Is Becoming A Hub Of Goth And Vampire Culture

Watch Evanescence's Fiery Video For Their Cover Of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain

How Danny Elfman made goths love Christmas

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