However, as a general rule, I am inclined to say that yes, you can be a Goth without liking the music. For them, the music is what makes the subculture. Therefore, their views fall in line with those that believe if you are to class yourself as Goth then you must listen to and enjoy the music.
What music is considered goth?
Gothic rock (also called goth rock or goth) is a style of rock music that emerged from post-punk in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. The first post-punk bands which shifted towards dark music with gothic overtones include Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Bauhaus, and the Cure.
Can you be goth and like emo music?
As many people know (and dont know), Emo and Goth are two distinct subcultures that both branched off from the Punk music genre. Their styles often cross modern Emo and Trad Goth, with occasional studded bracelets and belts and leather accessories or jackets also thrown in the mix.
“Metalheads listen to metal, Punks listen to punk, and Goths listen to…” So in short, can you consider yourself a goth if you dont listen to goth music? I would say no, you dont have to dress goth by any means, but you cant call yourself a goth until you listen to the music.
What is Goth vs Emo?
Emo belongs to post-hardcore, pop punk and indie rock style while gothic rock is a form of punk rock, glam punk and post punk. Emo rockers preach release of primal energy with abstract and chaotic sub structures while Goth are recognized by emphasis on darkness in their tone, dress, hair dyes, make up, emotion, etc.
Is MCR really emo?
My Chemical Romances general style has been categorized as alternative rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, punk rock, emo pop, hard rock, hardcore punk, gothic rock, pop rock, arena rock, glam rock, heavy metal, and, most controversially, emo. The bands sound usually has elements of punk rock, pop and alternative rock.
Typically, Metalheads wont care all too much for makeup like Goths do, though theys still might wear it, and have incredibly long hair, both men and women. These people like to stand out and have their lifestyle based on music, like Goths, but not so much fashion.
What music do punks listen to?
The punk subculture influenced other underground music scenes such as alternative rock, indie music, crossover thrash and the extreme subgenres of heavy metal (mainly thrash metal, death metal, speed metal, and the NWOBHM).