Attitude Culture

For many years, the general public was pretty prejudiced against tattoos – they had to be covered up to work and for the most part, people thought that having a tattoo meant that you were a real shady character. As with most alternative styles and trends, once they became popular with the alt scene, the mainstream soon caught up and now tattoos are seen as a symbol of expression and artistry. The alternative and gothic scene were some of the earliest adopters of tattoo culture (after sailors and bikers!), so... Read More

Think you know your Misfits from your Ramones? Can you tell your Vivienne Westwood quotes from your Sid Vicious myths? We’re stripping it back to the basics. No fluff, no filler—just 10 questions to determine if you’re a Punk Rock Legend or a total poser. Scroll down and prove your status. NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR STATUS? HIT THE RETAKE BUTTON TO PROVE US WRONG! How Punk Rock Are You? 1. What Is The Name of the Misfits Fan Club? The Undead The Fiend Club The Death Squad 2. What Do... Read More

Yeah, we’ve heard it before, “new year, new you”. The fact is that unless you’re of the health goth persuasion you’re no more likely to lift a finger for anything other than picking out your latest alternative look in January than you are the rest of the year – but what if the zombie apocalypse happened? It feels a little like the end of the world at the moment, doesn’t it? Politics is getting a bit scary, there’s a renewed sense that we need to stop the world running out... Read More

Heading to university can be a daunting time for the best of us. Not everyone is cut out for the traditional university lifestyle which can leave Freshers feeling nervous about starting university and existing students uncertain about going back for another term. Why? Well, university isn’t just about studying, it’s an experience that puts your social skills to the test in order to prepare you for the big wide world of work that follows. This can be an even bigger challenge for alternative students than most. Alternative and goth kids... Read More

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right, the Halloween season is upon us and we’re ready to get spooky. Ghost hunting is one of our favourite hobbies all year round, but it’s a helluva lot more atmospheric around Halloween time. Whether you’re a total ghost hunting rookie or a seasoned pro, everyone can benefit from going back to the basics of ghost hunting to make sure that you’re having a safe time and a fun time – we don’t want your ghost hunting experience turning into a... Read More

Whether you’re heading off somewhere sunnier or staying at home this summer, you’re going to need a few decent reads to get stuck into. We’ve put together a gothic summer reading list for those that like stories with a darker edge to them. We’re going to go right ahead and assume you’re all clued up on the horror classics (we’re talking Frankenstein, Dracula etc.) and dive straight into some of the best books to emerge from the horror genre in the 21st century, you may recognise some of the titles... Read More

Friday 13th has long been a date to be feared among the superstitious. So many people are afraid of Friday 13th that psychologists have given the phobia it’s own name: Friggatriskaidekaphobia. It’s a cursed day for many, and not without good reason! Plenty of freaky things have gone down on a Friday 13th, and we think it’s only right that you get to hear about some of the worst ones so you can properly prepare yourself for the upcoming Friday 13th! Maybe just stay indoors… 1. Knights Templar Massacre The... Read More