A dark genre of rock music where bands use minor keys and “Muuaaahhhs!”. More times than not videos involve medieval architecture and bands in ankle deep water. Videos containing dungeons, dragons, and moats are also strong indicators.
See:
The Tea Party
Creed (some of their work)
Early Marilyn Manson
Related/Overlapping Styles:
Gothic Rock
Big Jaw Rock
Comments
Alan - July 9, 2004 5:21 pm
Would I would include "Synchronicity II" by the Police in this genre?
Mike - July 26, 2004 10:40 pm
I don't know about music videos, but Blind Guardian's music screams castle rock. Blind Guardian even did some Lord of the Rings songs.