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Deathrock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Deathrock emerged in the late 1970s from the Los Angeles punk scene as a darker, atmospheric offshoot that prioritized macabre themes and theatrical performances. Find upcoming Deathrock concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Deathrock Events · Los Angeles
SAT 15 AUG
Steel Wool, Prefix, Band Aparte
Steel Wool, Band Aparte, Prefix
shoegazepost-punkdarkwave
Oblivion
She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge, French Police
darkwavepost punkcold wave
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Ritual
SINCLAIR NOIRE, The Goth Party, Ritual, Before Dawn
deathrockdarkwavecold wave
The Redwood Bar & Grill
Bizarron + Goth Night
Bizarron, Dormence
post-punkdeathrockdarkwave
Spoons Grill & Bar
SUN 16 AUG
WED 19 AUG
SAT 22 AUG
THU 27 AUG
FRI 28 AUG
SAT 29 AUG
Cancerslug, Smile of Solitude, After9, Idol Worship
Cancerslug, Smile of Solitude, After9, Idol Worship
horror punkpsychobillydeathrock
Whisky a Go Go
Rozz Williams: Romeo's Distress Documentary Screening + Live performance
Christian Death, Rozz Williams
deathrockgothic rockpost-punk
The Fox Theater Pomona
Anja Huwe / Xmal Deutschland
Xmal Deutschland, Anja Huwe, DJ Eser, DJ FN1
cold wavepost punkdarkwave
The Paramount
MON 31 AUG
SAT 5 SEP
THU 10 SEP
FRI 11 SEP
Soft Vein
SOFT VEIN
darkwavecold wavepost-punk
Zebulon
Cold Cave performing CREMATIONS
Rosa Anschütz, Cold Cave
darkwavecold wavepost punk
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Diavol Strain, Velas Negras, and Hammerwhip
Diavol Strain, Velas Negras, Hammerwhip, Dj Virtigo
deathrockdarkwavecold wave
Que Sera
Cold Cave: Cremations Ritual Performances
Rosa Anschütz, Cold Cave
darkwavecold wavepost punk
Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
SAT 12 SEP
MON 14 SEP
SAT 3 OCT
FRI 9 OCT
Sound profile
An underground, melancholic sound.
energy
75
danceability
65
valence
20
grit
75
organicness
85
commerciality
15
tempo
62
vocality
70
About Deathrock
Deathrock emerged in the late 1970s from the Los Angeles punk scene as a darker, atmospheric offshoot that prioritized macabre themes and theatrical performances. Characterized by driving basslines, jagged guitars drenched in reverb, and tribal drumming, the genre maintains a fast to mid-tempo pace that bridges the gap between raw punk energy and gothic introspection. It is semantically positioned as the American counterpart to British gothic rock, though it retains a grittier, horror-punk aesthetic that sets it apart from melodic post-punk styles. This genre often features dramatic, sometimes campy vocals exploring themes of death and isolation, resulting in a moody yet high-energy sonic experience.
Also known as: Death rock
Parent genre:Rock
Deathrock events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Deathrock music?
- Deathrock emerged in the late 1970s from the Los Angeles punk scene as a darker, atmospheric offshoot that prioritized macabre themes and theatrical performances. Characterized by driving basslines, jagged guitars drenched in reverb, and tribal drumming, the genre maintains a fast to mid-tempo pace that bridges the gap between raw punk energy and gothic introspection. It is semantically positioned as the American counterpart to British gothic rock, though it retains a grittier, horror-punk aesth…
- What Deathrock events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Deathrock events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Deathrock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Deathrock music?
- Deathrock music scores high on organicness (85%), energy (75%), grit (75%), and lower on valence (20%), commerciality (15%). These qualities shape the typical Deathrock sound at live events and club nights.
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