On the Edge: Goths and Bullies [ARTICLE]

Posted By Naamah on Jun 22, 2017 in Article, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Article: Etiquette/Socialization, Article: Personal Narratives/Life Accounts, Featured, Origin: Official Contributor

Bullying, sociologically speaking, is an unwanted behavior that brings a power imbalance. You are surely bullied if someone spreads rumors about you or attacks you physically or verbally, and you feel excluded by the rest of the group (ex: work team, class, etc). In recent times is born cyber-bullying that takes place using modern technology (ex: creating fake social network profiles, e-mails, text messages, and phone calls). One in every four children is bullied, but in 85% of case, there is no intervention.

Redrawing Gender Boundaries: How Wonder Woman’s Box Office could help change Hollywood [EDITORIAL/ARTICLE]

Posted By JT Hanke on May 26, 2017 in Article, Article: Conventions/Gatherings, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Article: Movies/Television, Article: Philosophy/Outlook, Featured, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (w/ Photos)

Many of our Goth Family know that I fight fiercely for the empowerment of women, not by diminishing men, but by arguing for the simple removal of artificial gender barriers like the glass ceiling and other cultural artifacts from the past. Without these barriers, the best person will (or at least, has a chance to) win out. We now are in a position where we can all help tear down these barriers and I believe it’s our duty to do so!

Kelly Robiatille: Dark Artist [ARTIST INTERVIEW]

Posted By Aly Goo on May 6, 2017 in Article, Article: Interview, Featured, Model: Aly Goo, Model: Women, Origin: DGM Staff, Photographer, Photographer: Kelly Robiatille Photography, Type: Article (w/ Photos)

Canadian graphic designer Kelly Robiatille turned to photography in 2012. Kelly always had an appreciation for dark visual arts and as she dabbled in photography you can see throughout her work she began to bring this appreciation, and her design work into photography. Within time Kelly established herself as a great photographer with a dark aesthetic. Even though that in it’s self was something to be proud of, Kelly wished to take her art to a whole new level. I have the privilege to work with her closely, and connect with her, and she was more than happy to share her insight…

Rocky Doll’s Bluegrass Voyage: Exploring Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2017 [VIDEO/CONVENTIONS]

Posted By Rocky Doll on Apr 28, 2017 in Article, Article: Conventions/Gatherings, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Article: Etiquette/Socialization, Article: Interview, Featured, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Video

Explore the sights and people at the 2017 Lexington Comic & Toy Convention in Lexington, KY with your amazingly outrageous (and extremely ADD) host, Rocky Doll.

Exposing Skeletons with Reverend Leviathan: Chats with Courtney Gains [INTERVIEW]

Posted By Reverend Leviathan on Apr 10, 2017 in Article, Article: Conventions/Gatherings, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Article: Interview, Featured, Interview: Exposing Skeletons with Reverend Leviathan, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Video

We had the privilege of chatting with Courtney Gains at last year’s Camp ScareFest. You may recognize him from the horror classic Children of the Corn. He’s also appeared in Back to the Future, The ‘Burbs, and The Funhouse Massacre .

Exploring Underneath Skeletons: A Tour through Camp ScareFest 2016 [EVENT/VIDEO]

Posted By Reverend Leviathan on Apr 4, 2017 in Article, Article: Conventions/Gatherings, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Article: Etiquette/Socialization, Article: Interview, Featured, Interview: Exposing Skeletons with Reverend Leviathan, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (w/ Videos), Type: Video

Our DarkestGoth staff went through Camp ScareFest last year and focused more on the vendors and attendees rather than celebrities. We compiled our best footage into this little video here. See Calypso Clown, 13 Pagan Holiday 13, Rocky Doll and Kristiva Diva, Christine and Bill Gibson, Nic Brown and other attendees. Enjoy! And come see us this year!

Featuring music by First Jason, 13 Pagan Holiday 13 and Grave Robber

Where is the Funeral? How the Color Black Became Associated with Death and Mourning. [SPOKESMODEL ARTICLE]

Posted By Briana Sullivan on Mar 23, 2017 in Article, Article: Books/Literature, Article: Etiquette/Socialization, Featured, Origin: DGM Staff, Origin: Spokesmodel, Type: Article (w/ Photos)

Where is the funeral? is a question that many Gothic people have been asked while out and about in their Gothic garb. In modern society much of the population considers the color black to be the color of mourning, with entirely black outfits being viewed as funeral attire. Black clothing as the fashion for mourning is not a modern idea. It is routed in western/European tradition beginning as early as the formation of Rome itself and has continued to evolve into the mourning clothes worn in the present day.

Goth Enough: Sub-genres Under One Mantle [SPOKESMODEL ARTICLE]

Posted By Briana Sullivan on Jan 5, 2017 in Article, Featured, Origin: DGM Staff, Spokesmodel Gallery, Type: Article (w/ Photos)

“What is one of the biggest issues facing Goth culture? Stereotypes, not just from outside the Goth community, but also from inside the community. Is it really important to define yourself as one type of Goth or can you fit into more than one genre?” 2017 Spokesmodel, Briana Sullivan, shares her insights on the good and the bad within the extended Gothic community.

Klayton: Raising Circle of Dust from the Ashes [INTERVIEW]

Posted By Reverend Leviathan on Jan 3, 2017 in Article, Article: Interview, Featured, Interview: Exposing Skeletons with Reverend Leviathan, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (w/ Photos)

Most industrial music lovers are familiar with Klayton and his work. He is the musical mastermind behind such projects as Circle of Dust, Argyle Park, Celldweller, and most recently Scandroid. Following his resurgence of Circle of Dust and the re-release of previous material I hoped to get a chance to talk with him; my hopes were not in vain!

From Critic to Costar: A Nightmare Come True [RETROSPECTIVE/ARTICLE]

Posted By Reverend Leviathan on Dec 15, 2016 in Article, Article: Conventions/Gatherings, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Article: Etiquette/Socialization, Article: Movies/Television, Featured, Origin: DGM Staff

Hanging out at the Rotting Corpse Production table during ScareFest 2015 would prove to be a life-changing experience. A young actress by the name of Sonya Delormier asked if I would help to promote an upcoming Kentucky film called The Wicked One, and handed me a postcard-sized picture of the movie cover. Being a huge fan of independent horror films I was more than happy to spread the word. Never did I imagine I’d also end up being part of this slasher flick!

Lovely Ladies of DarkestGoth: The 2017 Spokesmodel Announcement [NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENT]

Posted By DarkestGoth Industry News on Nov 30, 2016 in Announcements, Article, Featured, Galleries, Model Gallery, Model: Aly Goo, Model: Briana Sullivan, Model: Women, News & Updates, Origin: DGM Staff, Spokesmodel Gallery, Type: Article (w/ Photos)

Each year, the DGM Spokesmodel represents DarkestGoth and the Gothic community at large through spokesmodel galleries, event coverage, promotional material, articles, and interviews. To help accomplish this, they receive press credentials so that they have the special access they require to events, festivals, cons, and parties. This is not only a rare honor, but it’s also a responsibility, because they are helping our readers to live vicariously through them throughout the year they reign.