We all want more vampire films, right? Even more importantly, we want more good vampire films. Towards that end we can all draw up lists of writers and directors who we think would make superior motion pictures about the undead. Likewise different ideas of such films no doubt bubble to the surface of many a …
Vampires….they seem to be all around us today. Our popular culture is soaking them in like a sponge; movies, TV, books, music, decor and not at all surprising, Fashion. The brilliant minds behind the Australian fashion house Saint Augustine Academy, recently debuted a True Blood Vampire inspired clothing line at the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Filled …
I had to navigate my way through newborn death; apparently the Vampiress didn’t only turn me that night, but several others as well – but I’ll get to that part later. Ornately decorated wooden coffins lined the basement like little soldiers preparing for battle. As I made my way up the dimly lit stairwell, I …
Last time you came across my story, the female vampire flung my almost lifeless corpse into the nearest box and the rest was history … until I started-in on my transformation. As the venomous blood droplets from the she-devil dispersed into my body’s system, the pain grew thicker and thicker. I could feel my soul …
The following was taken from a true vampire’s diary; it was found in a deserted basement where a mass murder took place. A police report was filed but the mystery remains as to who these people were… 6:00AM: Head to the headbanger’s ball … we don’t mean glam rock or anything like that, but actually …
OMG, where am I? It’s dark, dank, and kind of smells like crusted-over blood in these quarters. The last thing I remember, I was at my desk at school studying for one of my summer class finals. Wait one second … I’m in a coffin! If I’m in a coffin, I must be dead, right? …
I am sad to announce the passing of Peter Steele, the front man of the Gothic Metal band Type O Negative. He was confirmed dead yesterday, April 14, 2010. He passed from heart failure. According to Road Runner Records, “Steele was born Petrus T. Ratajczyk on January 4, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. He stood …
Sir William is the mastermind behind the Gothic website New Goth City. He was nice enough to answer some questions about what the Gothic lifestyle entails and why vampires are always mentioned more times than not when it comes to all things dark. How do you feel that the Goth scene has changed over the …
There is so much music out there that can fit into the Gothic genre; you have the obvious choices such as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, and the not so obvious choices like the HorrorPops. I have compiled a list that includes some oldies but goodies as well as some surprises. Rock is Dead – …
Two weeks ago, some friends and I ventured off onto the streets of the concrete jungle (otherwise known as New York City) to celebrate a birthday. We had an entire check-list of things to do and had eagerly anticipated running into local celebrities. However, there was one stop on our route that we couldn’t miss …
In her music, Lady Gaga sings about dancing in the dark; and along with that comes showing her your teeth, vampire grins and girls named “Baby” who are “vamps.” Call me crazy but I think Lady Gaga might be a vampire! Either that’s the case or she’s just recording a new kind of Goth music. …
Being Goth is not only a state of mind, but a way of life; it is a heightened state of being often associated with the erotic and morbidity. In order to fully appreciate the lifestyle, one must explore all musical options, read literature written by the masterminds, and of course dress the part. In this …