For a band that has been shaping dark and atmospheric metal since the early 1990s, this announcement carries weight.

Goth metal icons Tristania have broken up after 26 years. The news came from a statement they posted on their social media under the title "Tristania Is No More." "After 26 years on the international ...

Jyrki 69 is a stone cold rock’n’roller. He sits almost horizontal in the foyer of his Camden hotel sipping at a drink, cloaked in jet black denim and leather, all tousled raven hair and silver ...

What makes someone goth? Learn the origins, core styles like Victorian and industrial, internet-influenced aesthetics, and ...

When the year kicks off with the return of goth prince Ville Valo, you know you're onto a good start for the gothic side of metal. Sure enough, 2023 has offered its fair share of delights: post-punk ...

September saw two high-profile metal releases from Iron Maiden and Carcass, plus a reissue of Metallica’s “Black Album,” one of the best-selling metal records in history, complete with a tribute so ...

Here are the 5 goth metal bands who deserved to be bigger! Luckily… not all of them are six feet under, and, hopefully, their fanbases will continue to grow. Before exploring our main picks, however, ...

A name change from Idle Hands didn’t stop the rise of Unto Others in trad and goth metal. The Portland band’s interest in somber gloom, electrifying hooks, and a dash of extremity help them stand out ...

After landing in Gainesville three years ago, 24-year-old Christian “Cloud” Casey quickly discovered two things: the collaborative community of musicians in Gainesville and the opportunity to grow the ...

This 1996 track from October Rust leans more toward gothic metal than gothic rock, but it’s a classic (though notably explicit) piece of work that is more than worthy of a spot on our list. That ...

Goth-metal artist A. A. Williams has officially announced her second album, and has dropped a new single to boot. As The Moon Rests, Williams’ follow-up to 2020’s Forever Blue, comes out October 7th ...