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Cradle of Filth
12+ albums
black metalSymphonic Black MetalGothic Metalmetaldeath metal
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Cradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band formed in Suffolk in 1991. Their musical style developed from early black metal influences into a more polished combination of gothic metal, symphonic metal and other metal genres. The band’s lyrics and imagery draw on Gothic literature, poetry, mythology and horror films. The line-up has changed frequently throughout the band’s history, with vocalist Dani Filth as the only constant member. The band gained wider attention beyond the underground metal scene through increased media exposure, including coverage in publications such as Kerrang! and appearances on MTV, as well as performances at festivals including Ozzfest, Download Festival and Sziget Festival. Their imagery has sometimes led to perceptions of Satanic themes, although references to Satanism in their lyrics are limited and generally regarded as aesthetic rather than ideological. While originating in England, the band has included members from several countries over time. Cradle of Filth recorded three demos in their early years, "Invoking the Unclean", "Orgiastic Pleasures Foul" and "Total Fucking Darkness", during a period marked by frequent line-up changes. An unreleased album titled "Goetia" was recorded before the third demo but was lost after the associated label ceased operations. The band subsequently signed to Cacophonous Records and released their debut album "The Principle of Evil Made Flesh" in 1994. Although more developed than their demos, the album
