Modern Goths are a distinct subculture, and a great many are practicing pagans. The trick is in the age group. Many kids adopt the Goth look to rebel, and will delve into alternative religions to find a sense of themselves. Most turn into insurance salesmen and housewives, but many stay with the lifestyle and the belief systems.
And Halloween is to a Goth what Christmas is to a Baptist...
There are thriving communities in places as diverse as San Fransisco, Baltimore and Vancouver Island. The Druids walk among us, like the little people of ....Stonehenge.
And Spinal Tap are a real band.