A sub-derivative, and/or combination of Doom Metal, Glam &
Goth Metal, consisting of sometimes slow, melodic tunes, or higher paced, somewhat gloomy power ballads. Brought into the forefront by the Finnish band,
H.I.M. (formerly "
His Infernal Majesty", who originally started as a Black Sabbath cover band). Is typically confused for "Emo", or "Emotive Hardcore".
(Doom) Pagan Alter, Pentagram, (Love Metal)
H.I.M.,(Inspirations/Metal) Black Sabbath, Into The Void.
(Emo *Non-Love/
Doom Metal) Rites of Spring, Embrace,
Jawbreaker.