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GothicMetal

It combines the aggression of heavy metal with the dark melancholy of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music. Lyrics are generally melodramatic and mournful with inspiration from gothic fiction as well as personal experiences.

Synonym(s) GothMetal

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Parents	Rock	Song-focused, typically electric guitar-centric and beat-driven genre that emerged in the 1940s and 50s from blues, R&B and country music. Many variants and styles exist, though most feature at least electric guitar, bass, drums, and a lead singer.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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