What is Goth
Goth is a contemporary subculture prevalent in many countries. It began in the United Kingdom during the late 1970s to early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era. Its imagery and cultural proclivities indicate influences from nineteenth century Gothic literature, mainly through horror movies.
The goth subculture has associated “gothic” tastes in music and fashion. Gothic music encompasses a number of different styles. Common to all is a tendency towards a “dark” sound and outlook. Styles of dress within the subculture range from death rock, punk, Victorian, androgynous, some Renaissance style clothes, or combinations of the above, most often with black attire, makeup and hair… more
Goth Basics
Subject: 1.1 What is a Goth?
Subject: 1.2 What the history of the goth movement?
Subject: 1.3 Is goth about religion?
Subject: 1.4 What does gothic music sound like?
Subject: 1.5 So what does the word ‘goth’ mean.
Goth Resources
Subject: 2.1 What Gothic music lists exist?
Subject: 2.2 Where are the gothic FTP sites?
Subject: 2.3 Where can I find lyrics, pictures, etc for a goth band?
Subject: 2.4 What are some various Vampire related net resources?
Subject: 2.5 Where can I find this “Goth Test”?
Subject: 2.6 What are the mail addresses of some goth bands?
Subject: 2.7 What comics are Goth?
Subject: 2.8 Are there any good goth clubs in <fill in city?>
Goth Trivia
Subject: 3.1 Is the Nefilim a spelling mistake?
Subject: 3.2 Where does the phrase Sisters of Mercy arise from?
Subject: 3.3 Are the Sisterhood the same as the Sisters of Mercy?
Subject: 3.4 What is the best black dye?
Subject: 3.5 What should I use to paint my jacket?
Subject: 3.6 How do I identify a net goth?
Subject: 3.7 What has Anne Rice written?
Subject: 3.8 Who is Storm Constantine?
Subject: 3.9 Any other interesting goth authors?
Subject: 3.10 Any interesting goth movies?
Subject: 3.11 Who is Andrew Eldritch, Carl McCoy, Wayne Hussey, …?
Subject: 3.12 What do Pre-Raphaelites have to do with goth?
Subject: 3.13 What is ‘Snakebite’?
Subject: 3.14 Whats the best way to dye my hair?