In which the fetishization of goth collides with lived experience.

Why are we talking about someone who isn’t goth and doesn’t make goth music? Because like it or not Marilyn Manson is our problem. Burying our heads in the sand behind a wall of “not goth so he is irrelevant” does not solve this problem.

You can’t sit with us.

The holidays can be a time when mental health is stretched to it’s limit. This is the story of one goths experience with mental illness and suicide, and how they found hope.

Public events are fun, but hosting private parties have their own perks. If you’re looking to get into having your own parties, here’s a great do’s and don’ts advice column to get you going!

A love letter to Suspiria.

Aytakk Attacc!

#itsjustcommonsense

Hi, this is The Count, I’m drunk. Here’s an article where Joe acts all elitist and shit. It’s funny, and it’s clever, and it’s gonna piss you off. Merry Christmas.

The Belfry’s biggest elitist is back to tell you why you aren’t goth enough. Again.

The age old question: Are Gothic and goth the same thing?

Is it all in the looks? Aytakk talks image, genre and culture.

The timeless ritual of record hunting.

A war of words, does it even matter?

Brodustrial: the game

It seems there have been more and more musicians linking goth culture to gang culture, through parody or otherwise. What could be the cause, and what should we do about it?