Below is a list of gothic metal bands and artists. I have tried to add links where it has been possible. Follow the links to find more great songs from these gothic metal bands from all over the world. If you are looking for pure goth bands, check out this list of goth music bands.
Gothic Metal Bands
Gothic Metal bands – the list
Scheitan
Scheitan is a gothic rock band from Sweden. Learn more about us by surfing this website.
Anathema
Anathema formed in 1990 and got signed early on to the now legendary Peaceville Records. Their early records are by many considered to be gems in the gothic metal genre.
Deathstars
Deathstars from Sweden formed out of the speed-/thrashmetalband Swordmaster. With a touch of industrial music their blend of gothic metal has been made well known all over the world. Dark and horror-themed lyrics together with uniforms and powerful stage shows has been their trademark.
Draconian
Draconian is a gothic metal band from Sweden. Formed in 1994 the band has made several albums and played live at some of the biggest festivals in the genre. They have changed a few members through the years but now former vocalist Lisa Johansson has rejoined the band.
HIM
HIM, formed in 1991 in Helsinki, Finland, is renowned for their unique blend of gothic rock and love metal, characterized by lush melodies and dark romantic themes. Led by charismatic frontman Ville Valo, the band gained international fame with their hit album Love Metal, which features iconic tracks like Join Me in Death and Wings of a Butterfly.
Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil is an Italian gothic metal band from Milan.They have sold millions of albums and toured relentlessly. Lacuna Coil were nominated in 2006 for a MTV Europe Music Award and won the 2012 Metal Female Voices Fest Award for the Best Album and the 2016 Metal Hammer Award for the Best International Band. They even had an album at the Billboard top 200 charts.
Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost, formed in 1988 in Halifax, England, is often regarded as a pioneer of the gothic metal genre. Their early work combined elements of death metal with atmospheric, melancholic melodies, as showcased in their groundbreaking album Gothic.
The 69 Eyes
The 69 Eyes is a Finnish gothic rock band formed in Helsinki in 1989. Known for their dark, brooding sound, they blend elements of gothic rock, hard rock, and metal, often referred to as “goth ‘n’ roll.” Their music is characterized by deep, melancholic vocals, driving guitar riffs, and an atmospheric, almost cinematic quality. The band gained international recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s with albums like Blessed Be and Paris Kills, which helped establish their cult following.
Tiamat
Tiamat founded as a black-/deathmetalband but quickly changed style and came to become one of the most prominent gothic metal bands to ever emerge out of Europe. They have released many albums, most of them on Century Media Records.
Type O Negative
Type O Negative, formed in 1989 in Brooklyn, New York, is celebrated for their unique fusion of gothic rock, heavy metal, and doom metal. Fronted by the charismatic and enigmatic Peter Steele, the band’s music is marked by deep, resonant vocals and darkly romantic themes, often exploring love, loss, and mortality.