Cradle Of Filth: A Brief Introduction

Cradle Of Filth is an extreme metal band from the United Kingdom, formed in 1991 by vocalist Dani Filth. The band rose to prominence during the early 2000s with their signature sound, combining elements of symphonic and gothic metal with extreme metal styles like black and death metal. Over the years, Cradle Of Filth has released nine studio albums and toured extensively both in the UK and around the world.

The Beginnings of Cradle Of Filth

In 1991, vocalist Dani Filth founded Cradle Of Filth in Suffolk, UK. Initially, the band's lineup included original members Paul Allender (guitar), Graham Bonnet (keyboard), Steve Pierce (bass), and Nicholas Barker (drums). Over the years, the lineup has changed numerous times, with only Dani Filth remaining a constant member.

Early Releases and Success

Cradle Of Filth's first two albums (The Principle of Evil Made Flesh and Dusk...and Her Embrace) were regarded as groundbreaking for the extreme metal genre. The band's third album Cruelty and the Beast (1998) was especially successful, reaching No. 39 on the UK Albums Chart. This success was followed by a fourth album Midian (2000), which also landed on the UK Albums Chart at No. 36.

The Early 2000s

During the early 2000s, Cradle Of Filth experienced great commercial success with their fifth album Damnation and a Day (2003). Its single 'Babylon AD' reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart, making it their most successful single to date. The band then released their sixth album Nymphetamine in 2004, followed by Thornography (2006) and Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder (2008).

Recent Years and Legacy

In 2012, Cradle Of Filth released their eighth album The Manticore and Other Horrors to critical acclaim. Their ninth album Hammer of the Witches was released in 2015 to further praise from critics. In recent years, Cradle Of Filth have continued to tour extensively around the world, reaffirming their place as one of the most iconic extreme metal bands of all time.

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