Occult rock

Occult rock
Other names
  • Doom rock
  • witch rock
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsLate 1960s to early 1970s, England and United States
Typical instrumentsVocals, guitar, bass, drums
Derivative forms
Other topics

Occult rock (also known as doom rock[1] or witch rock)[2] is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the late 1960s to early 1970s,[3] pioneered by bands such as Coven[3][4] and Black Widow.[3]

The genre is influenced by hard rock, proto-metal, psychedelic rock, progressive rock and blues, as well as commonly incorporating lyrics referencing the occult with influences from classic horror movies to books by Dennis Wheatley.[5] Despite the common perception, it has been noted that occult rock is not inherently gloomy nor dark, although many bands have made music with these qualities.

  1. ^ Kim, Grim (21 October 2011). "INTO THE COVEN: WOMEN OF OCCULT ROCK". Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  2. ^ Alisoglu, Scott (6 October 2008). "BLOOD CEREMONY 'Blood Ceremony'". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Lawson, Dom (24 November 2011). "Occult rock: do you believe in black magic?". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  4. ^ TK, Levan (19 February 2018). "Occult Rock Pioneers Coven Hold Unholy Mass at the Regent". LA Weekly. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  5. ^ 13 Essential Occult Rock Albums — Kerrang!