Deathrock Punk rock subgenres
deathrock subgenre of punk rock incorporating horror elements , spooky atmospherics, emerged on west coast of united states in 1980s. deathrock songs use simple chords, echoing guitars , prominent bass. drumming emphasizes repetitive, post-punk beats within 4/4 time signature. create atmosphere, scratchy guitars used. lyrics can vary, typically introspective , surreal, , deal dark themes of isolation, gloom, disillusionment, loss, life, death, etc.; can style, varying harsh , dark upbeat, melodic , tongue-in-cheek. deathrock lyrics , other musical stylistic elements incorporate themes of campy horror , sci-fi films, in turn leads bands adopt elements of rockabilly , surf rock.
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