Back in the ol’ Goth phase, I used to shop there a lot. So did a lot of the punks and emos and other alternative kids I knew.
Now that those are mostly dead subcultures, Hot Topic has kinda lost its identity. The band stuff and interesting vinyl is still there, but it’s mostly just generic nerd stuff beyond that.
I miss the bondage pants and spiked accessories and crazy boots and arm warmers, dammit!