Goth subgenres

Description Here we are.... a rather simplified family tree showing how all the various Goth [stereo] Types are connected.

Description Of course, the majority of Goths are unique in their style and music preferences. However, within the subculture there are certain "types" of Goth with particular characteristics. And it can be fun to classify them. Naturally, classifications for each "type" vary from person to person, so you may disagree with what I say here! I've had a couple of requests for this type; the style has certainly been around for a while.

Traditional, Romantic, Cyber, Victorian, Medieval, Vampire, Geek, Gothabilly, Steampunk -- and a dozen more stereotypical variations explained at Blackwaterfall. Reposted from 2009 because I ran across this video of a Goth rave at a funeral... YouTube link. ... which naturally got me wondering about the gas masks. I found the best information at a Vice article entitled Why Cybergoth Refuses to Die: Too creepy for the ravers, too neon for the goths, cybergoths occupied a new space entirely…

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