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TRAD GOTH

Trad goth Also known as traditional goth has many different meanings. but has started to be used more often in the past few years. rumours it started to surface around the Early 2000's but sorces dont know how it came to be.

The Music meaning

Trad goth is the name Widely given for the name of guitar based (Second wave) Gothic Hard rock which have a distinct sound. notably bands such as The Mission (uk), The sisters of Mercy, Elusive, fields of the nephilim, Nfd, Rhombus, The Cult, The Merry Thoughts, Voices of Masada etc.

Second Wave Trad Goth bands were more art and introspectively based than The Earlyer Form of goth. Trad Goth dealt with dark themes and intellectual movements such as gothic horror, Romanticism, existential philosophy, Religion.

Music Style

Vocal Styles - common vocal styles in gothic rock are Deep male vocals

Drum Style - often uses repetitive snare drum snap to propel the beat, either a real drum beat or, later on, usually a drum machine beat

Guitar Style - The style is based around the Classic/Hard rock style

Bass Style - most of the sound of bass in gothic rock is heavy and moody

Gretsch guitars are a big thing used in the Trad Goth genre for it's classic look and to give that oldschool rock sound

Fan Description

Trad goth is also used as a description for a fan who has a preference for Gothic Hard Rock (Second wave goth) style of music and Heavly into the 80's dark alternative subculture.

Fashion

Fashion - the Fashion of Trad goth is a variety of mixed style ranging from the biker look to the Cowboy look

Cowboy boots, Dustercoats, biker jackets cowboy hats, Sunglasses etc.

Gothic Rock

Goth

Links to Bands

The Mission UK

The sisters of Mercy

The Cult

Fields of the Nephilim

Gene Loves Jezebel

Rosetta stone