Deathrock
Deathrock is a term used to identify a sub-genre of punk rock incorporating horror elements and spooky atmospherics, that emerged on the West Coast of the United States in 1979. Deathrock songs use simple chords, echoing guitars, a prominent bass, and drumming which emphasizes repetitive, post-punk beats within a 4/4 time signature. To create atmosphere, scratchy guitars are sometimes used. Lyrics can vary, but are typically introspective and surreal, and deal with the dark themes of isolation, disillusionment, loss, depression, life, death, etc.
Genres
- Plastique Noir Shadowrun
- Plastique Noir Creep Show
- Los Carniceros del Norte El Gato Negro
- Bat Nouveau Dust
- Los Carniceros del Norte Los Muertos Vivientes
- The Knutz Ghost Dance Party
- †13th MOON† Vanished From My Pocket
- The Mescaline Babies Self-Pretending Whore
- Escarlatina Obsessiva Strain Under Streets
- Naughty Zombies Naughty Zombies
