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”’Deathrock”’ (also spelled ”’death rock”’) is a term used to identify a [[subgenre]] of [[punk rock]] and [[Goth]] which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres within a Goth-Punk style and first emerged most prominently in the [[West Coast of the United States]] and [[London]] during the late [[1970s]] and early [[1980s]].<ref>[http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/weekly_article/england-fades-away-stylus-magazines-guide-to-goth.htm]</ref>

”’Deathrock”’ (also spelled ”’death rock”’) is a term used to identify a [[subgenre]] of [[punk rock]] and [[Goth]] which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres within a Goth-Punk style and first emerged most prominently in the [[West Coast of the United States]] and [[London]] during the late [[1970s]] and early [[1980s]].<ref>[http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/weekly_article/england-fades-away-stylus-magazines-guide-to-goth.htm]</ref>

The music of “modern” (post-1990) deathrock bands have a stronger [[post-punk]] influence than the earlier deathrock bands.{{cn}} Additionally, in the US, the term “deathrock” can be used as a synonym for first generation [[gothic rock]].{{cn}} In the UK the terms were not interchangeable. Most of the early UK bands considered themselves to be punk, or goth, not deathrock -which at the time was an American based movement, though the term [[Batcave (London nightclub)| Batcave]] was and still is used by Europeans instead of, or along side Deathrock.{{cn}}

The music of “modern” (post-1990) deathrock bands have a stronger [[post-punk]] influence than the earlier deathrock bands.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} Additionally, in the US, the term “deathrock” can be used as a synonym for first generation [[gothic rock]].{{Fact|date=September 2007}} In the UK the terms were not interchangeable. Most of the early UK bands considered themselves to be punk, or goth, not deathrock -which at the time was an American based movement, though the term [[Batcave (London nightclub)| Batcave]] was and still is used by Europeans instead of, or along side Deathrock.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}

==Characteristics==

==Characteristics==

[[Dinah Cancer]] has been referred to as the Queen of Deathrock<ref>[http://www.darkmoonentertainment.com/dinahcancer.html DarkMoonEntertainment]</ref>, the Goddess of Deathrock <ref>[http://bap.antidoterecords.net/horrorpunk2.php AntidoteRecords]</ref> and the High Priestess of Deathrock <ref>[http://www.starvox.net/crypt/dr/germany2.htm Starvox.net]</ref> for her role as the frontwoman for [[45 Grave]] during a time when female lead singers were still considered somewhat of a rarity. Other influential female deathrockers would include [[Voodoo Church|Tina Winter]] and [[Eva O]].

[[Dinah Cancer]] has been referred to as the Queen of Deathrock<ref>[http://www.darkmoonentertainment.com/dinahcancer.html DarkMoonEntertainment]</ref>, the Goddess of Deathrock <ref>[http://bap.antidoterecords.net/horrorpunk2.php AntidoteRecords]</ref> and the High Priestess of Deathrock <ref>[http://www.starvox.net/crypt/dr/germany2.htm Starvox.net]</ref> for her role as the frontwoman for [[45 Grave]] during a time when female lead singers were still considered somewhat of a rarity. Other influential female deathrockers would include [[Voodoo Church|Tina Winter]] and [[Eva O]].

Los Angeles bands were not solely responsible for the formation of the deathrock sound; many artists in the United States released EPs and LPs prior to 1982 which would now be considered deathrock such as the previously mentioned [[Theatre of Ice]] and Mighty Sphincter. British bands also made major contributions to the deathrock sound by adding a strong post-punk influence, including [[Joy Division]], [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], and [[Siouxsie & the Banshees]].<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/prehist.htm]</ref> Other bands from around the world added their own unique contribution to deathrock, including [[Xmal Deutschland]] in Germany, [[Virgin Prunes]] from Ireland, and [[The Birthday Party (band)|The Birthday Party]] in Australia.<ref>[http://www.starvox.net/feat/kfk.htm]</ref>

Los Angeles bands were not solely responsible for the formation of the deathrock sound; many artists in the United States released EPs and LPs prior to 1982 which would now be considered deathrock such as the previously mentioned [[Theatre of Ice]] and Mighty Sphincter. British bands also made major contributions to the deathrock sound by adding a strong post-punk influence, including [[Joy Division]], [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], and [[Siouxsie & the Banshees]].<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/prehist.htm]</ref> Other bands from around the world added their own unique contribution to deathrock, including [[Xmal Deutschland]] in Germany, [[Virgin Prunes]] from Ireland, and [[The Birthday Party (band)|The Birthday Party]] in Australia.<ref>[http://www.starvox.net/feat/kfk.htm]</ref><ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/battop10.htm]</ref>

However, [[The Sisters of Mercy]], who are frequently played at deathrock clubs, are generally not considered as a deathrock band, as the most prominent example of their sound ”[[Floodland]]” has more in common with second-wave gothic rock bands (as they were the second wave’s prime influence).<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/histgoth.htm ScatheDemon.co.uk]</ref>.

However, [[The Sisters of Mercy]], who are frequently played at deathrock clubs, are generally not considered as a deathrock band, as the most prominent example of their sound ”[[Floodland]]” has more in common with second-wave gothic rock bands (as they were the second wave’s prime influence).<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/histgoth.htm ScatheDemon.co.uk]</ref>.

[[Dinah Cancer]] has been referred to as the Queen of Deathrock<ref>[http://www.darkmoonentertainment.com/dinahcancer.html DarkMoonEntertainment]</ref>, the Goddess of Deathrock <ref>[http://bap.antidoterecords.net/horrorpunk2.php AntidoteRecords]</ref> and the High Priestess of Deathrock <ref>[http://www.starvox.net/crypt/dr/germany2.htm Starvox.net]</ref> for her role as the frontwoman for [[45 Grave]] during a time when female lead singers were still considered somewhat of a rarity. Other influential female deathrockers would include [[Voodoo Church|Tina Winter]] and [[Eva O]].

[[Dinah Cancer]] has been referred to as the Queen of Deathrock<ref>[http://www.darkmoonentertainment.com/dinahcancer.html DarkMoonEntertainment]</ref>, the Goddess of Deathrock <ref>[http://bap.antidoterecords.net/horrorpunk2.php AntidoteRecords]</ref> and the High Priestess of Deathrock <ref>[http://www.starvox.net/crypt/dr/germany2.htm Starvox.net]</ref> for her role as the frontwoman for [[45 Grave]] during a time when female lead singers were still considered somewhat of a rarity. Other influential female deathrockers would include [[Voodoo Church|Tina Winter]] and [[Eva O]].

Los Angeles bands were not solely responsible for the formation of the deathrock sound; many artists in the United States released EPs and LPs prior to 1982 which would now be considered deathrock such as the previously mentioned [[Theatre of Ice]] and Mighty Sphincter. British bands also made major contributions to the deathrock sound by adding a strong post-punk influence, including [[Joy Division]], [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], and [[Siouxsie & the Banshees]].<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/prehist.htm]</ref> Other bands from around the world added their own unique contribution to deathrock, including [[Xmal Deutschland]] in Germany, [[Virgin Prunes]] from Ireland, and [[The Birthday Party (band)|The Birthday Party]] in Australia.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}

Los Angeles bands were not solely responsible for the formation of the deathrock sound; many artists in the United States released EPs and LPs prior to 1982 which would now be considered deathrock such as the previously mentioned [[Theatre of Ice]] and Mighty Sphincter. British bands also made major contributions to the deathrock sound by adding a strong post-punk influence, including [[Joy Division]], [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], and [[Siouxsie & the Banshees]].<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/prehist.htm]</ref> Other bands from around the world added their own unique contribution to deathrock, including [[Xmal Deutschland]] in Germany, [[Virgin Prunes]] from Ireland, and [[The Birthday Party (band)|The Birthday Party]] in Australia.<ref>[http://www.starvox.net/feat/kfk.htm]</ref>

However, [[The Sisters of Mercy]], who are frequently played at deathrock clubs, are generally not considered as a deathrock band, as the most prominent example of their sound ”[[Floodland]]” has more in common with second-wave gothic rock bands (as they were the second wave’s prime influence).<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/histgoth.htm ScatheDemon.co.uk]</ref>.

However, [[The Sisters of Mercy]], who are frequently played at deathrock clubs, are generally not considered as a deathrock band, as the most prominent example of their sound ”[[Floodland]]” has more in common with second-wave gothic rock bands (as they were the second wave’s prime influence).<ref>[http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/histgoth.htm ScatheDemon.co.uk]</ref>.