Neopaganism or Neo-Paganism is an umbrella term used to identify a wide variety of modern religious movements, particularly those influenced by pre-Christian pagan beliefs of Europe.
The term "Pagan rock" differentiates the genre from New Age music, and from the traditional folk music found at many Neopagan events and gatherings. While many bands under this loose category do incorporate rock and roll styles, one can also find bands inspired by gothic rock, medieval music the darker elements of traditional, and folk music, Celtic music, neo-folk and neo-classical, darkwave, ethereal, ambient, industrial, and experimental music.
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