goth punk

Some people who have added to this definition have an extremely poor understanding of what so-called 'goth punk' is. Its roots are in MUSIC, the fashion being something secondary that developed out of and was inspired by the mood the music evokes. Goth 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 goth 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 goth 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 goth punk sounds like. Modern goth punk bands worthy of mention are: Cinema Strange and Cauda Pavonis.

Goth Punk: Children of the Night Unite to terrorize the living dead awake from their bleak slumber!

by Daemone Darker March 1, 2009

punkass

An annoying young person who has not yet had life beat the attitude out of them.

Dude was a real punkass, til he tried that shit with some bikers. He ain't pretty no more.

by WadeB January 26, 2007

punk house

A house that punks usually hang out at, have concerts and parties there. Out of town bands that come through to play are usually able to stay for free and get gas money from the show.

Hey man, have you heard of that punk house that they have shows at?

by Devil Tiger March 15, 2007

punk mocker

A person who may wear the clothes and look the part, but has absolutely no idea what punk rock music really is about. Also known as a poseur.

Did you see that punk mocker buying that Sex Pistols mousepad at Hot Topic?

by Ryan is BAAAAAAAAAAAAD! January 24, 2009

Punkalunk

Someone who acts like a punk, but in a funny way.

You're such a freakin punkalunk.

by DanteJW1992 December 16, 2008

daft punk

As a verb, meaning to meet someone and "get lucky" on a night out, after the hit song of summer 2013

"Hey bro, I heard you daft punked with that fit girl last night, sweet!"

by triffic January 11, 2014

Golden Parachute Punk

A CEO who gets a fat paycheck after running a company into the ground.

Marge lost her 401K and all her company stock was worthless but the Golden Parachute Punk who drove the company into bankruptcy got a severance package of 20 million...the douche.

by Brett Burkhardt April 27, 2008