Best 100 gothic metal releases

Gothic metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that incorporates elements of gothic rock, darkwave, and classical music. It typically features dark, atmospheric, and brooding sounds, often with haunting melodies and operatic vocals. The genre emerged in the early 1990s and is characterized by its use of heavy guitar riffs, chugging basslines, and pounding drums, as well as the incorporation of keyboards, synthesizers, and orchestral instruments. Gothic metal bands often explore dark themes such as death, loss, and despair, and are known for their theatrical live performances. Some well-known gothic metal bands include Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, and Lacuna Coil.