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Cradle Of Filth

The Screaming of the Valkyries

 

On their 14th studio opus, CRADLE OF FILTH blend their iconic macabre sound with dark new delights!

 

GRAMMY Award-nominated CRADLE OF FILTH reign supreme as one of the most revered, formative and notorious names in music– from the depths of the extreme metal underground to the peaks of mainstream pop culture itself, and are responsible for breaking ground for many of today’s top metal artists with their trademark mixture of blackened heaviness, macabre theatricality and scintillating gothic style. The rule of Filth began in 1991, followed by the unleashing of 1994’s The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh– humble beginnings that expanded into cinematic classics like Cruelty And The Beast and Midian, among others. Now, following the release of 2021’s Existence Is Futile– which debuted at #20 on the Billboard 200 with Hard Rock Genre (beyond many other chart debuts)– the international institution returns with their arrestingly catchy 14th studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries. Out in March 2025 via Napalm Records, the album is a succinct summation of the ghosts of Cradle’s past and a bold step into the future. Frontman Dani Filth’s recognizable scream and equally identifiable growl stand mightily alongside twin guitar attacks, symphonic flourishes, and explosive rhythm section, implemented by drummer Martin “Marthus” Skaroupka, bassist Daniel Firth, guitarists Marek “Ashok” Smerda and Donny Burbage, and keyboardist/vocalist Zoe Federoff. Menacing album opener “To Live Deliciously” hits immediately with rhythmic urgency, built around a Libertine lyrical ....

Lineup:

Dani Filth - Vocals
Marek 'Ashok' Smerda - Guitars
Martin 'Marthus' Skaroupka - Drums
Daniel Firth - Bass
Donny Burbage - Guitars
Zoe Federoff - Vocals, Keys

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