Bauhaus, the pioneering goth rock band from Northampton, England, established their signature gloomy sound with minimalistic post-punk rock featuring jagged guitar chords and cold synthesizers. Despite their cult following, the band experimented with glam rock, funk, and heavy metal, maintaining their influence well into the '90s even after disbanding. Formed in 1978 with members Daniel Ash, David J, Kevin Haskins, and Peter Murphy, Bauhaus released their iconic single "Bela Lugosi's Dead" in 1979, sparking their journey to success in the indie and pop charts.

Following early hits like "Dark Entries" and "Terror Couple Kill Colonel," Bauhaus continued to innovate with albums like In the Flat Field and Mask, blending metal and electronic elements while staying true to their dark roots. Despite internal challenges and Murphy's temporary absence during the recording of Burning From the Inside, the band achieved commercial success before disbanding in 1983. Members pursued solo projects and collaborations, with a brief Bauhaus reunion in the late '90s and a final studio album, Go Away White, in 2008, marking the end of their influential career.