gothic-punk

Gothic punk (also defined as 'deathrock' and part of the 'post-punk' movement) deals with themes of death and mortality, sorrow, despair, surrealism, fantasy, the darker side of the life of society, the supernatural, the occult, romanticism, the effects of psychological terror and trauma - just to name a few of the basics. The music of gothic punk, (as opposed to the more traditional extremely fast and anger-based hardcore punk), usually exists within the realm of medium-fast, more danceable rhythms often including tribal tom-based drum sections for the verses. The music also often includes a synthesizer to accompany the drums, bass and guitar, which again, is something more traditional hardcore punk usually refrained from including. The result is more of a moody, introspective sound that takes one into the realms of imagination. The classic, essential deathrock (or goth punk) bands include: Christian Death (the original lineup with vocalist Rozz Williams), early TSOL, UK Decay, The Damned, 45 Grave, Alien Sex Fiend and The Cramps.

Keep in mind that there were also several 'dark punk' bands around the same time that, while not maybe being quite as 'gothic' in some regards, still had enough stylistic similarities to be worthy of mention. They include bands such as: The Adicts, The Adverts, The Mob, False Prophets, Wipers, Chrome and can't forget classics that bridged the gap between hardcore and darkpunk such as Black Flag, Dead Kennedys and The Misfits. One should at least check out the classic gothic punk (or, as I prefer to call them, deathrock) bands before making comments on the genre. Keep in mind that while all these bands have similarities, they also have very distinctive sounds that set them apart from the others, as all good artists should, so don't think that just because you've heard one or two of the bands mentioned that you know what gothic punk sounds like. Modern gothic punk bands worthy of mention are: Cinema Strange and Cauda Pavonis.

Gothic-punk: most likely not on a major label.

by Daemone Darker March 1, 2009

PC punk

In prison, inmates call other inmates in protective custody or ad seg, PC punks because they can't hang in the general prison population (mainline).

That motherfucker is a real PC punk, I heard him snitching to one of the guards.

by ronmetrx2 June 23, 2011

Punk (Culture)

A culture popular among young people, especially in the late 1970's, involving opposition to authority expressed through 'shocking' behaviour, clothes and hair, and through loud fast music

See also Punk Rocker

Some of the 'founders' or punk music (or Punk (Culture))are the Ramones, Buzzcocks, The Rezillos and Generation X.

by Siobhan m May 18, 2006

Industrial Jungle Pussy Punk

A form of Industrial rock that take from Electronic music and Punk rock, the term was coined by Mindless Self Indulgence lead singer Little Jimmy Urine.

I'm on an Industrial Jungle Pussy Punk binge

Mindless Self Indulgence invented Industrial Jungle Pussy Punk, all hail Jimmy Euringer!

by Maxterbator August 19, 2009

punk time

refers to the tendency of punk shows (especially house shows) to start well after their advertised start time

I showed up to that hardcore show at eight like it said on the flyer, but the first band didn't start until eleven. fucking punk time.

by mecki messer November 21, 2010

Punk Rock

Not a style, but a way of life, the music

Punk rock is NOT dead.

by GG Allin October 6, 2003

punk show

good music and awesome punks.absolutely nothing like those emo and hardcore shows that people talk of.you wont regret going to one.

i went to a punk show last night,damn man those people were really cool as long as i wasnt a dick to them.

by some.cool.guy July 20, 2006