Blue Labyrinth [BOOK REVIEW]

Posted By JT Hanke on Dec 10, 2014 in Featured, Origin: DGM Staff, Review: Books, Reviews, Type: Article (Text Only)

When a lethal relative shows up dead on FBI Agent A.X.L. Pendergast’s doorstep in New York City, our favorite Gothic detective is prompted to explore places he never wanted to go.

Struggling to figure out who could have killed a man whose genetically enhanced abilities should have made him unkillable, Pendergast is provoked to look still deeper into the deadly secrets that enfold his family tree. He quickly discovers that, if he has any chance of surviving the chain of events this death kicks off, he’ll have to rely most on the very people he’s tried desperately to keep out of the line…

Dark Side of Romance: Erotic Horror Author Lyn Gibson interviewed by the Examiner [USER SUBMITTED ARTICLE]

Posted By AuthorLynGibson on Nov 15, 2014 in Type: Article (Text Only), User Submitted, User Submitted Articles, User Submitted Press Release

When author Lyn Seal Gibson enters a room, she draws attention without saying a word. Her striking cotton white hair and pale eyes assure those watching that she is someone of note. Once she is revealed as the author of the vampire horror novels To Be His Soulmate and Adrian’s Fury, her domination of the room is complete.

Gibson has been writing since childhood, when her dark poetry caused the adults around her to wonder about her spooky, eerie fantasies…

Worldwide Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: 2014 Edition [ARTICLE/UPCOMING EVENT]

Posted By Mariarita Cupersito on Sep 24, 2014 in Article, Article: Current Events/Awareness, Featured, Origin: Official Contributor, Type: Article (Text Only)

The next september 28, 2014, in over 250 cities in all the world will be held the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, during which groups of enthusiasts motorcycle will become perfect Gentlemen and they’ll realize a unique city ride.

Beauty in Scars [ESSAY]

Posted By Goth Thom on Apr 29, 2014 in Article, Article: Personal Narratives/Life Accounts, Creative Arts, Creative Arts: Poetry, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (Text Only)

We hide our scars, both physical and mental as if they were shameful things to be buried in the darkest part of our hearts and minds.

Somehow these things become marks of shame; they separate us from others.

But really think about it. We live in a world that has teeth and it has sharp edges. Tragic and painful things rain down

Outcast til Death: Eternal Damnation (Reflections) [USER ARTICLE]

Posted By Cire on Mar 6, 2014 in Type: Article (Text Only), User Submitted, User Submitted Articles

No commercialism in any form what-so-ever, should ever define you as a Goth, nor should it be used or allowed to define Goth. Remember who you are, Goth, not what you have been programmed and expected to be.

Dragon*Con 2013 [NEWS/EVENTS]

Posted By M. Anne Deleeuw on Nov 25, 2013 in Article, Article: Conventions/Gatherings, Featured, News & Updates, Type: Article (Text Only)

Second only to ComicCon, Dragon*Con has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1987 as a small gathering of sci-fi and gaming fans. Today it spans five major downtown Atlanta hotels, and increases the city’s population by over 50,000 people every Labor Day weekend. It’s one big party where nerds from around the country have the chance to dress up in crazy costumes, and meet their favorite stars. There’s really nothing like it.

The Evolution of Gothic Subculture [USER ARTICLE]

Posted By Adam Manuel on Oct 25, 2013 in Type: Article (Text Only), User Submitted, User Submitted Articles

Peter Murphy of Bauhaus and Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and the Banshees are often credited as the grandparents of Goth. Both bands came into fruition during the 70’s. Contrary to popular belief it wasn’t the artists themselves who coined the term, but the press. In fact, at the time many “Gothic” bands refused to categorize themselves into a label at all.

What’s on the horizon for 2013 at DGM

Posted By JT Hanke on Jan 15, 2013 in News & Updates, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (Text Only)

A new year is upon us and there’s a lot to look forward to at DGM. Some of you may have noticed that our YouTube page now has an additional section for a new affiliated series: World of Depleted! We’re very excited to be working with the fine folks at this Gothic post-apocalyptic series to bring great creative content to our readers and to even allow our readers to participate. As one of the new design rollouts we’re...

Beyond Black

Posted By Redd-Sonia-Sauruk on Nov 23, 2012 in Article, Article: Fashion/Style, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (Text Only)

Aside from most Goths’ every day wardrobe, the color black is widely used in most cultures. In Western Culture, black is most commonly worn to funerals and to represent a time of mourning. Japan, Thailand, Greece, Mexico and the Tonga are just a few other countries that also have this tradition. This practice can be dated back to the beginning of the Roman Empire. To the Aztecs, black represented war. In Russia, widows will wear black the rest of their lives.

Liar

Posted By Redd-Sonia-Sauruk on Aug 31, 2012 in Creative Arts, Creative Arts: Poetry, Origin: DGM Staff, Type: Article (Text Only)

I hate your lies The ones you speak Silently in my ear Only I can hear The guilt-strewn ugly That shame that You taunt me with Alone by my side Chagrined at the evil That lingers near me Always in spirit Beckoning to me Oh dark, evil hatred I despise how you steal You kill ALL my joy My peace, You dispel The light at the end Of the tunnel Draws closer The closer I get The less you can torture… Me “Redd”Sonia Sauruk...