Description: Death rock is a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, closely associated with the gothic rock movement. Here are some key characteristics of death rock:
**Atmospheric Sound**: Death rock features a dark, moody atmosphere, often incorporating elements of punk and post-punk. The sound is typically characterized by haunting melodies and a heavy use of reverb.
**Instrumentation**: The instrumentation often includes electric guitars with a prominent use of distortion, bass guitar, and drums. Keyboards and synthesizers may also be used to create an eerie ambiance.
**Vocals**: Vocals in death rock tend to be dramatic and expressive, often delivered in a deep or melancholic tone. Lyrics frequently explore themes of death, decay, love, and existential despair.
**Aesthetic**: The visual aesthetic of death rock is heavily influenced by gothic culture, often featuring dark clothing, makeup, and imagery associated with horror and the macabre.
**Influence from Punk**: Death rock has roots in punk music, particularly in its raw energy and DIY ethos. However, it tends to embrace a more theatrical and atmospheric approach compared to traditional punk.
**Key Bands**: Notable bands associated with death rock include Christian Death, 45 Grave, and Specimen. These bands helped define the sound and aesthetic of the genre.
**Cultural Context**: Death rock emerged during a time when goth culture was gaining prominence, and it reflects the broader themes of darkness and introspection that characterize the gothic scene.
Overall, death rock combines elements of punk, gothic rock, and theatricality to create a unique sound that explores dark themes while maintaining an energetic and rebellious spirit.
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Delirium Mask
Entes
(2020)
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Delirium Mask
Acto I
(2020)
Rope Sect
The Great Flood
(2020)
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Rope Sect
Proskynesis
(2021)
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Rope Sect
Metanoia Sessions
(2022)
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Rope Sect
Handsome Youth
(2019)
Rope Sect
Estrangement
(2024)
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The Terror
Memento
(2024)
Death Cult
Paradise Now
(2024)
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Santa Espina
Psi
(2022)
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Santa Espina
Out Of Control
(2019)
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Santa Espina
Omega
(2022)
Santa Espina
Lo Veo... Es El Final
(2022)
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Santa Espina
Alpha
(2022)
Head Cut
Head Cut
(2022)
Head Cut
Corazón Negro
(2024)
Da'at
The Hissing House
(2022)
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Da'at
Olympia
(2021)
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Da'at
L'age De L'ego (Sanctums Remix)
(2023)
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Da'at
Holy Blood
(2020)
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Da'at
Demo
(2020)
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Tomb Of Nick Cage
U Stink But I Love You
(2020)
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Tomb Of Nick Cage
The Beyond
(2024)
Tomb Of Nick Cage
Cryptids And Creatures
(2019)
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CHAMELEON
RIGHT! sexy
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carlmcoy
Last 2 Sonic Seducer - Vol 125
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carlmcoy
More 4 Sonic Seducer - Vol 137
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gweilojake
Love this band! Thanks for the additional releases!
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CHAMELEON
admin, you are fast.... great find, thanks for adding.
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harpagon21
admin, muchas gracias y si esas guitarras de Arcana suenan
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admin
CHAMELEON, added missing albums
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CHAMELEON
Love. Only one album since 2018? Need more. Hope.
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CHAMELEON
admin, absolutely, and both are beautiful. Played them back
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admin
for some reason the song Anthropocene reminded me of Angel's
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