Deathrock

Deathrock is a term used to identify a sub-genre of punk rock incorporating horror elements and spooky atmospherics, that emerged on the West Coast of the United States in 1979. Deathrock songs use simple chords, echoing guitars, a prominent bass, and drumming which emphasizes repetitive, post-punk beats within a 4/4 time signature. To create atmosphere, scratchy guitars are sometimes used. Read more…|Edit this Artist photo: New Days Delay

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Saturday 9 June 2012
T.S.O.L. The Blank Club
San Jose CA, United States
37.333918 -121.893131
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Friday 15 June 2012
RPND gig: Rosenkopf/ Alaric/ Crimson Scarlet/ Ennui Trust
ROSENKOPF, Alaric, Crimson Scarlet, Ennui Trust 		Retox Lounge
San Francisco, United States
37.760552 -122.38783

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Friday 29 June 2012
National Theater of London
Frankenstein 		Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New York, United States
40.281731 -74.003419
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Saturday 30 June 2012
Alaric, La Corde, and Crimson Scarlet at El Rio
La Corde, Alaric, Crimson Scarlet 		El Rio
San Francisco CA, United States
37.746815 -122.419463
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