Horror Punk & Gothic

 

    THE HORROR! 

 From so many books I reed and movies I have see. Horror is sweet feeling inside you, burn like a love, but my dear that is a fear, someone's he calling you, haunting you, he knows what you doing. You look again is gone but not is here and he kill's you.

"Edgar Allan Poe believed" true horror stems from the human mind, focusing on internal fears, madness, guilt, and obsession rather than external monsters, using psychological terror, unreliable narrators, and the uncanny to reveal the "beast within" and the fragility of reason. He explored how the mind creates its own nightmares, using senses and the body as sources of dread, and revolutionized horror by making the internal landscape terrifying. 

"Stephen King views horror" as a way to process real-world fears, defining it through three types: the "Gross-Out" (physical revulsion), the "Unnatural" (chaos, the dead returning), and the deepest, "Terror" (the dread of loss or the unknown, like finding your home replaced). He emphasizes that effective horror relies on caring about characters, making the monstrous more impactful, and that we use fictional horrors to cope with actual, scarier realities.

Tim Burton’s relationship with horror is defined by an early childhood obsession with the genre that never truly scared him. He famously stated, "My parents told me that I used to watch horror movies before I could walk or talk," and added that he was "never afraid of them".

Silvia Moreno-Garcia views horror as a serious, versatile genre capable of tackling complex social issues like colonialism, racism, and gender, going beyond simple scares to explore dread, trauma, and societal anxieties, often using gothic or historical settings to subvert expectations and give voice to marginalized experiences, arguing it's a vital form of "social horror" for modern times. She sees it as a tool for exploring real-world fears, not just monsters, and challenges narrow definitions by highlighting works like Beloved as horror, aiming to create genuine dread and subversion.

 

 

  

 

 

"Yes, but how do you justify making a living exploiting peoples worst fears?"

The police are called by neighbor who heard a commotion. They find a bloodbath and something worse. The young man calmly admits that he killed his grandmother with o pipe and then slit her throat.

"I needed her blood, the man calmly tells the police. I am a vampire, without her blood I would have died."

(Danse Macabre, Stephen King, chapter 10)

  

HORROR! FEELING!

When I was a little girl, 

walk with my father, 

to the cinema store, 

for movie but,

 is dark, and spooky.

That foggy raining evening, 

makes me chilling that feeling.

   

It was a blood latte! Lil' Devil!  Poster, 2022.    

  ~ Lil' Devil, loves coffee and blood, 

   every morning she wakes up in blood. 

   To drink her latte in blood. 

If you think to talk to here, 

   you find here to drink here latte in blood, 

   in a coffee shop far from land. 

   If give it here bloody cooky. 

   Never forget the bloody looky!

~Lil Devil is The Cult song, 

from album Electric release 1987

Go to hell! I will biting you till the end! Poster, 2019

The Bat boot!

~ That Bat boot, haunting you all the night

 and gives you big fray. 

Will remembering all your life, 

that Bat boot night.

If you want to wear it, caress her 

and never bite you.

~Go to Hell is Motörhead song, 

for album Iron Fist release 1982.

The Weird Guys! (Children's of the Grave), Poster, 2023.

The Weird Guys!

~ These guys is coming from hell, 

rain and fear you don't want,

 to holding you near them. 

You lose your mind from fear my dear.

Girl with snakes, 

girl with red skin, girl with no sense, 

girl love monsters, girl with mask, 

girl with blood and girl with pins, 

you know what means. 

~Black Sabbath's song,

 Children of the Grave. 

For album Master of Reality. 

Song and lyrics by Ozzy Osbourne. 

Murderdolls & Killpops! Poster, 2021

~ Murderdolls, is American rock band,

 formed in Hollywood California in 2002. It's lineup

consisted of core members, 

Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison while former,

 touring members  included Ben Graves, 

Acey Slade, Eric Griffin, Tripp Eisen.

Genres: Horror, Punk and Metal.

~  Killpop, from album: 5 the gray chapter. 2014

The story behind the Slipknot's  song "Killpop".

Is metaphorical reflection on frontman Corey Taylor's,

 complicated situation with,

 the music industry and his own passion,

 for creating music. 

The she in the song is a merge of this love-hate 

relationship, he loves the art of music, 

but hates the business side.

The plastic and fake nature, 

the focus on money and those how exploit artists. 

The songs title is a pun on killing ''pop'' ,

music and is also seen as being,

 about the struggle maintain artistic integrity,

 in a system that pressures artists to conform.

                    

    

                                      

 

Hellraiser Doll ! Poster, 2023

~ Inspired from Hellraiser horror movies.

Hellraiser, movies, is a gateway to another dimension, 

accessed by solving the Lament Configuration puzzle box, 

which unleashes the Cenobites—supernatural beings,

 who have a distorted view of pleasure and pain. 

The Cenobites, are an order from a twisted version,

 of Hell called Leviathan, 

who subject those who summon them,

 to extreme sensation. The specific horrors,

 you see depend on the movie,

 but they include gothic, surreal, 

and gore-filled labyrinths of torment ruled,

 by the god-like Leviathan. 

Are supernatural horror film, 

is eleven series and released between 1987-2022.

~Hellraiser, is a song written,

 by Ozzy, Zakk and Lemmy.

It was recorded by Osbourne,

  for his album No more tears at 1991.

Motörhead's version of Hellraiser released,

 as a single for their album March or die 1992.

Motörhead, recording for the song used,

 in the 1992 film Hellraiser III Hell on Earth.

On October 29 2021, a new version of Hellraiser,

 was released to commemorate its 30th anniversary,

 using vocals from Lemmy and Ozzy.

Friday The 13th! Doll. Poster, 2023.

~ Inspired from Friday The 13th (80s) first film.

Friday The 13th Franchise Ranked, 

is a american, long-running horror series, 

a television series, novels, comic books, video games, 

and merchandise known for its inconsistent quality, 

but also for its enduring pop culture impact and fun, 

slasher-style entertainment. 

~It consists of 12 films, with the franchise,

 generally praised for its genre-defining role, 

while criticized for a lack of continuity,

 and sometimes "schlocky" execution. 

The central figure is Jason Voorhees, 

who drowned at Camp Crystal Lake,

 as a child due to neglect,

 and later becomes a mass murderer.

 Jason Voorhees and his hockey mask,

 are widely recognized in popular culture,

 and are significant to the slasher genre. 

Despite varying critical reception, 

the films have been financially successful, 

earning over $468 million globally. 

Released between 1980 - 2009.

 Sleepy Hollow! Doll. Poster, 2024.

~ Inspired from Sleepy Hollow, 

~Sleepy Hollow, it's a classic gothic horror film,

 from director Tim Burton that blends supernatural suspense,

 with dark humor and a unique visual style. 

It's a visually stunning adaptation of Washington Irving's story, 

featuring an excellent cast led by Johnny Depp, 

and is often considered a perfect ,

"comfort horror" movie for seasons like Halloween. 

The combination of its gothic atmosphere, 

gruesome action, and Burton's signature style makes it a popular,

 and compelling choice.

 

~Director Tim Burton: 

It showcases Burton's signature ,

"Burtonesque" style, featuring a dark, 

gothic atmosphere and imaginative, detailed set designs.

Lucifer band, song Bring me his head.

Album, Lucifer IV 2021.

~Lucifer, established 2014 

in Berlin by singer/writer Johanna Platow, 

the multinational group is defined by a heavy 1970s,

 Hard Rock sound infused with a serious dose,

 of Proto Heavy Metal and Doom. 

Main influences include,

 Balck Sabbath, Pentagram, 

Blue Öyster Cult and Fleetwood Mac.

                                                                                   

Lucifer, has toured the world multiple times, 

including Europe, Japan, North & South America together,

 with groups such as,

 Pentagram, Angel Witch, 

Ghost, Coven, 

Paradise Lost, High On Fire to name but a few. 

With nearly 300 shows under the belt,

 including international festivals,

 like the Kiss Kruise, Psycho Las Vegas, 

Hellfest, Wacken, Sweden Rock, 

Rockpalast amongst many more, 

Lucifer, has become both a live and recording institution.

  For more informations: (https://www.nuclearblast.com/pages/lucifer)

   

                       Lilith! Doll! Poster, 2023.                            

    ~ Lilith, meaning "female spirit" 

or "night monster", 

In ancient Sumerian, Assyrian, 

and Babylonian mythology, 

the lilû were a class of wind demons or spirits. 

Lilith's associated evil was believed to be, 

 particularly directed at infants and women in childbirth, 

leading people to use protective amulets. 

Resistance and Power: She is an icon of female strength, 

self-respect, and unyielding resistance to being controlled ,

or diminished by external authority.

    Peter Gundry, song Lilith from album Goetia 2018.

~ The music from the Goëtia album, 

Including "Lilith", is characterized by a dark, 

atmospheric, and cinematic feel, 

often used as background music for role-playing, 

writing, or general ambiance.

~ Peter Gundry, is an Australian neoclassical,

 and dark fantasy composer and producer. 

Based in Queensland, Australia, 

he is known for creating atmospheric, 

instrumental music that often incorporates,

 Celtic and folklore elements. 

Genre: Dark fantasy, neoclassical, 

Celtic music, folklore, 

and emotional instrumental compositions.

Cradle of Filth, song Lilith Immaculate from, 

album Evermore Darkly 2011.

~Lilith Immaculate, by Cradle of Filth ,

is about a powerful, 

seductive, and malevolent female figure,

 who lures and enslaves men, 

embodying the dark allure of Lilith,

 from various mythologies. 

The song's lyrics describe her as a ,

"delectable reaper" with a "virulent sway," 

who uses her beauty and,

 influence to dominate her victims, 

both emotionally and spiritually. 

The narrative is a dark and sensual fantasy,

 where the male narrator becomes,

 completely captivated and loses himself to her will. 

~ Cradle of Filth, is an English,

 extreme metal band,

 known for its blend of black metal origins,

 with gothic and symphonic elements. 

Formed in Suffolk, England, in 1991, 

and fronted by vocalist Dani Filth, 

the band is recognized for its elaborate soundscapes, 

poetic lyrics inspired by mythology and horror, 

and dramatic musical style.

Genre: Primarily extreme metal, 

evolving to incorporate significant gothic metal,

 and symphonic metal influences.

         Raining Blood! Doll! Poster, 2023.

     

 ~ Slayer song raining blood, from album, reign in blood 1986.

          Raining blood, lunges to life riff,

the 10 most recognizable, notes in metal.

                  A diminished-scale, run down the fretboard, 

that's the most, badass guitar riff,

Raining Blood, is one of the most famous and influential songs,

 by the American thrash metal band Slayer. 

It is a classic of the genre, noted for its intense riffing, 

speed, and overall aggression.

~Slayer, is an American thrash metal band,

 from Huntington Park, California.

Formed in 1981 by guitarists, Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, 

Slayer's original lineup also included,

 bassist/vocalist Tom Araya and drummer Dave Lombardo.

The band is known for its fast, 

aggressive musical style and controversial lyrics ,

and album art that cover topics such as serial killers, 

occultism, religion, and war. 

                 

                             

The Horror! Inspired from Medusa! Poster, 2022.

~ Medusa, she was a beautiful woman who was raped,

 by the god Poseidon in the temple, of the goddess Athena. 

Athena, in turn, cursed Medusa, transforming,

 her beautiful hair into snakes 

and giving her a petrifying gaze. 

The earliest Greek accounts depict Medusa,

 as a monstrous Gorgon from birth, 

but a later Roman retelling by Ovid,

 is the most popular version today. 

Female Rage and Empowerment: 

In contemporary culture, 

Medusa has been reclaimed,

 as an icon of female rage, 

resilience, and power. 

Her ability to turn men,

 to stone is reinterpreted,

 as a protective force 

and a refusal to be objectified or silenced.

Transformation: Her story embodies, 

profound transformation,

 from a beautiful maiden to a monster, 

and from a victim to a potent, enduring symbol. 

~ Paradise Lost, album Medusa released 2017.

About the album, here’s no real meaning to it. 

It’s not something, I would use in a song 

and wouldn’t use as a title either. I liked the thought though. 

When we were kids, Medusa was the scariest character we knew. 

As I looked into it, I found a lot of different metaphorical,

 meanings that she represents. 

There was one sentence,

 I read which was ‘Attempts to avoid looking,

 into her eyes represent avoiding the ostensibly,

 depressing reality that the universe is meaningless’, 

which made a lot of sense to me. 

To me, this is what Medusa stood for. 

There are many different interpretations, 

but this was mine."

                        Mr. Chaos, inspired from Marilyn Manson, Poster 2020.

~ Marilyn Manson (born Brian Hugh Warner) 

American rock musician, singer, 

songwriter, actor, painter, and writer. 

He is most recognized for his controversial stage personality 

and image as the lead singer, of the band that shares his name, 

which he co-founded in 1989.

His music is a unique blend of rock, 

industrial metal, and alternative metal. 

He is widely credited with helping to pioneer,

 the shock rock genre, 

known for its provocative and theatrical elements.

    His lyrics are often dark, complex, 

and highly poetic, exploring themes of religion, 

social Darwinism, celebrity, and numbness. 

He started his career as a journalist, 

which contributed to his strong writing ability.

                                  

                                   Marilyn Manson, inspiration card, 2021.  

                  

   ~ He has appeared in films ,

such as David Lynch's Lost Highway (1997) 

and the TV series Sons of Anarchy and Californication.

He is an established watercolor painter, 

with his works exhibited in galleries worldwide, 

and he coined the art movement "Celebritarian Corporation".

He released an autobiography, 

The Long Hard Road Out of Hell, in 1998.

He launched his own brand,

 of Swiss-made absinthe called "Mansinthe". 

                                                  

                                                

                                        Inspirations from Marilyn Masons,

                                        album Eat me Drink me, poster 2021 

                                              

                                            

            

                                              Inspirations from Marilyn Masons,  

                                             album Eat me Drink me, poster 2021 

 ~ Eat Me Drink Me is Marilyn Manson's,

 sixth studio album, released on June 5, 2007. 

The album has a personal, gothic rock sound, 

, obsessive, violent-sex, romance angle". 

The lyrics are confessional and autobiographical, 

focusing on personal relationships.

The title is inspired by Alice in Wonderland,

 and the case of Armin Meiwes. 

The album debuted at number eight ,

on the US Billboard 200 and charted in the top ten,

 in several other countries. 

The band toured in support of the album,

 with the "Rape of the World" tour.