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Rock noir
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Rock noir is a term used to identify a sub-genre of rock characterized by dramatic performances of theatrically rendered lyrical storytelling. It was originated by Italian band Belladonna, whose debut album Metaphysical Attraction (2006) is the first full-length Rock noir album ever released History The term rock noir was used for the first time in 2005 by Belladonna founders and songwriters Dani and Luana in order to describe their musical genre in interviews and press releases. An emerging sibling genre, punk noir, combines dark, gothic/post-punk energy. More recently, the genre has found a younger set of artists stretching along America’s West coast such as The Holy Kiss, Magick Daggers, Death by Doll (Dame Darcy), Fever, The Divine Madness. Californian artist Rykarda Parasol also termed rock noir the music genre on her second album "For Blood and Wine" New York group Elysian Fields are also associated with the style. Other bands within the rock noir community include the Bellmer Dolls, The Vanishing, Tex Napalm, Elevation Sea Level, Fields of the Nephilim, Budhi Brown and Monalisa London-based band The Gilded Palace of Sin's songs have been defined by Clash Magazine "dusty noir-rock anthems" Characteristics, style and influences Although rock noir has similarities to the Goth music scene, it is more aligned with suspense and mystery rather than grotesque horror and demonic atmosphere. It captures a visual sense of shadows and ambiguity used in David Lynch, Alfred Hitchcock, and film noir cinema - as well as symbolism found in poetry and literature. More recently, the genre has found a younger set of artists stretching along America’s West coast such as The Holy Kiss, Magick Daggers, Death by Doll (Dame Darcy), The Divine Madness, and Rykarda Parasol. and Erik Satie. Often characterized by intricate and dark stories, the songs themselves are distinctly aggressive in their restrained manner and composition. With roots in cabaret, Goth, and Americana folk; the genre connects with imagery in struggle, violence, deceit, and doomed romance. It is “Duende” in its nature - music most often created from conflict and struggle rather than inspiring muses. 
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