The List of Cradle of Filth Albums in Order of Release Date

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Cradle of Filth has released fourteen (14) studio albums, along with 4 EPs, 2 live albums, 2 compilations, 19 singles, 3 video albums, and 28 music videos.

The List of  Cradle of Filth Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Cradle of Filth Album in Order of Release Date:

1. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh — 24 February 1994
2. Dusk… and Her Embrace — 18 August 1996
3. Cruelty and the Beast — 27 April 1998
4. Midian — 30 October 2000
5. Damnation and a Day — 10 March 2003
6. Nymphetamine — 28 September 2004
7. Thornography — 17 October 2006
8. Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder — 28 October 2008
9. Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa — 1 November 2010
10. The Manticore and Other Horrors — 29 October 2012
11. Hammer of the Witches — 10 July 2015
12. Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay — 22 September 2017
13. Existence Is Futile — 22 October 2021
14. The Screaming of the Valkyries — 21 March 2025

All Cradle of Filth Albums List in Order

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1. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994)

Tracks:

1. Darkness Our Bride (Jugular Wedding)
2. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh
3. The Forest Whispers My Name
4. Iscariot
5. The Black Goddess Rises
6. One Final Graven Kiss
7. A Crescendo of Passion Bleeding
8. To Eve the Art of Witchcraft
9. Of Mist and Midnight Skies
10. In Secret Love We Drown
11. A Dream of Wolves in the Snow
12. Summer Dying Fast
13. Imperium Tenebrarum

The Principle of Evil Made Flesh is the debut studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on February 24, 1994, through Cacophonous Records. Known for its raw sound and dark atmosphere, the album blends elements of gothic metal and black metal, setting it apart from other releases of its era. Featuring Dani Filth’s early vocal style, it remains the band’s only album with guitarist Paul Ryan and keyboardist Benjamin Ryan. With themes rooted in mythology, occultism, and gothic literature, the record became a cult classic, influencing the extreme metal scene while establishing Cradle of Filth’s distinctive identity.

2. Dusk… and Her Embrace (1996)

Tracks:

1. Macabre, This Banquet
2. Nocturnal Supremacy
3. Heaven Torn Asunder
4. Dusk and Her Embrace
5. A Gothic Romance
6. The Graveyard by Moonlight
7. Funeral in Carpathia
8. Beauty Slept in Sodom
9. The Haunted Shores of Avalon
10. Carmilla’s Masque
11. A Gothic Romance (Demo Version)
12. Nocturnal Supremacy (Demo Version)

Cradle of Filth – Dusk… and Her Embrace is the band’s groundbreaking second studio album, released on 28 August 1996 via Music for Nations. Known for its haunting gothic themes and symphonic black metal sound, the record reflects years of legal battles and creative struggles, which ultimately intensified its dark atmosphere. Produced by Kit Woolven, it features Dani Filth’s signature vocals, lush orchestrations, and guest contributions from Venom’s Cronos. Tracks like “Heaven Torn Asunder”, “A Gothic Romance”, and the title track remain fan favorites. Hailed as one of Cradle’s finest works, it also earned recognition as a symphonic metal classic.

3. Cruelty and the Beast (1998)

Tracks:

1. Once Upon Atrocity
2. Thirteen Autumns and a Widow
3. Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids
4. Beneath the Howling Stars
5. Venus in Fear
6. Desire in Violent Overture
7. The Twisted Nails of Faith
8. Bathory Aria
9. Portrait of the Dead Countess
10. Lustmord and Wargasm (The Lick of Carnivorous Winds)

Cruelty and the Beast (1998) is the third studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on May 5, 1998, through Music for Nations. A dark concept album, it explores the legend of Hungarian “blood countess” Elizabeth Báthory, featuring narration by actress Ingrid Pitt, who previously portrayed Báthory in Countess Dracula (1971). Despite its powerful gothic and symphonic atmosphere, the album was criticized for its poor production, especially the drum mix. Over the years, it became a cult favorite, leading to a fully remixed and remastered version, Cruelty and the Beast – Re-Mistressed, released in 2019.

4. Midian (2000)

Tracks:

1. At the Gates of Midian
2. Cthulhu Dawn
3. Saffron’s Curse
4. Death Magick for Adepts
5. Lord Abortion
6. Amor e morte
7. Creatures That Kissed in Cold Mirrors
8. Her Ghost in the Fog
9. Satanic Mantra
10. Tearing the Veil from Grace
11. Tortured Soul Asylum

Cradle of Filth’s Midian is the band’s fourth studio album, released on October 30, 2000, through Music for Nations. Marking the return of guitarist Paul Allender, it also introduced drummer Adrian Erlandsson and keyboardist Martin Powell to the lineup. Inspired by Clive Barker’s Cabal and Nightbreed, the album blends gothic horror themes with biblical and Lovecraftian references, creating a dark and cinematic soundscape. Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) provides narration on several tracks, adding to its eerie atmosphere. Featuring standout songs like Her Ghost in the Fog and Tortured Soul Asylum, Midian became a fan favorite and received strong critical acclaim worldwide.

5. Damnation and a Day (2003)

Tracks:

I Fantasia Down

1. A Bruise Upon the Silent Moon
2. The Promise of Fever
3. Hurt and Virtue
4. An Enemy Led the Tempest

II Paradise Lost

1. Damned in Any Language (A Plague on Words)
2. Better to Reign in Hell
3. Serpent Tongue
4. Carrion

III Sewer Side Up

1. The Mordant Liquor of Tears
2. Presents from the Poison-Hearted
3. Doberman Pharaoh
4. Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)

IV The Scented Garden

1. A Scarlet Witch Lit the Season
2. Mannequin
3. Thank God for the Suffering
4. The Smoke of Her Burning
5. End of Daze

Damnation and a Day is the fifth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on March 10, 2003, through Sony Records, marking their only major-label release before moving to Roadrunner. Known for its ambitious scale, the album features the 101-piece Budapest Film Orchestra and 40-piece Budapest Film Choir, blending symphonic arrangements with gothic metal intensity. Inspired partly by John Milton’s Paradise Lost, it also includes tracks influenced by figures like Aleister Crowley. Featuring guitarist Paul Allender and bassist Dave Pybus, the record spawned singles like Babalon A.D. and Mannequin, gaining worldwide chart recognition despite mixed reviews.

6. Nymphetamine (2004)

Tracks:

1. Satyriasis (instrumental)
2. Gilded Cunt
3. Nemesis
4. Gabrielle
5. Absinthe with Faust
6. Nymphetamine (Overdose)
7. Painting Flowers White Never Suited My Palette
8. Medusa and Hemlock
9. Coffin Fodder
10. English Fire
11. Filthy Little Secret
12. Swansong for a Raven
13. Mother of Abominations
14. Nymphetamine (Fix)

Cradle of Filth’s Nymphetamine (2004) is the band’s sixth studio album, released via Roadrunner Records. Known for its dark gothic themes and symphonic black metal sound, the album introduced guitarist James McIlroy and marked the final appearance of keyboardist Martin Powell. The title, a mix of “nymphette” and “amphetamine,” reflects themes of obsession and destructive love, as described by Dani Filth. Featuring guest vocals by Liv Kristine and narration by Doug Bradley, Nymphetamine became a landmark release, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance and achieving over one million sales worldwide, making it one of Cradle’s most successful records.

7. Thornography (2006)

Tracks:

1. Under Pregnant Skies She Comes Alive Like Miss Leviathan
2. Dirge Inferno
3. Tonight in Flames
4. Libertina Grimm
5. The Byronic Man
6. I Am the Thorn
7. Cemetery and Sundown
8. Lovesick for Mina
9. The Foetus of a New Day Kicking
10. Rise of the Pentagram
11. Under Huntress Moon
12. Temptation

Cradle of Filth’s Thornography, released on October 17, 2006, through Roadrunner Records, is the band’s seventh studio album and a pivotal release in their discography. Produced by Rob Caggiano and mixed by Andy Sneap, the record leans heavily into guitar-driven melodies, featuring Maiden-esque harmonies, intricate solos, and a darker gothic metal sound. Narration from Doug Bradley returns, alongside notable collaborations such as Ville Valo on The Byronic Man and Dirty Harry on the cover of Heaven 17’s Temptation. Despite cover art controversy, Thornography earned strong chart positions worldwide, marking the final album with drummer Adrian Erlandsson.

8. Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (2008)

Tracks:

1. In Grandeur and Frankincense Devilment Stirs
2. Shat Out of Hell
3. The Death of Love
4. The 13th Caesar
5. Tiffauges
6. Tragic Kingdom
7. Sweetest Maleficia
8. Honey and Sulphur
9. Midnight Shadows Crawl to Darken Counsel with Life
10. Darkness Incarnate
11. Ten Leagues Beneath Contempt
12. Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder
13. Corpseflower

Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder is the eighth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on 28 October 2008 via Roadrunner Records. Subtitled The Life and Crimes of Gilles de Rais, it is the band’s fourth concept album, narrating the dark tale of the infamous 15th-century French baron. Produced by Andy Sneap, it marked the debut of drummer Martin Škaroupka and the final appearance of Sarah Jezebel Deva. The album blends gothic storytelling, brutal intensity, and orchestral elements, featuring standout tracks like The Death of Love and Honey and Sulphur. It reached #48 on the Billboard 200, earning strong critical acclaim.

9. Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (2010)

Tracks:

1. The Cult of Venus Aversa
2. One Foul Step from the Abyss
3. The Nun with the Astral Habit
4. Retreat of the Sacred Heart
5. The Persecution Song
6. Deceiving Eyes
7. Lilith Immaculate
8. The Spawn of Love and War
9. Harlot on a Pedestal
10. Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned)
11. Beyond Eleventh Hour

Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa is the ninth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on November 1, 2010, through Peaceville Records. A gothic concept album, it explores the dark mythology of Lilith, the first wife of Adam, blending horror, Victoriana, and occult themes. Known for its theatrical intensity, the record features Ashley Ellyllon on keyboards and marks the final appearance of bassist Dave Pybus and guitarist James McIlroy. With tracks like Lilith Immaculate and Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned), the album showcases Cradle of Filth’s signature symphonic extreme metal, receiving generally favorable reviews worldwide.

10. The Manticore and Other Horrors (2012)

Tracks:

1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost on Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding with the Titans
10. Succumb to This
11. Sinfonia

The Manticore and Other Horrors is the tenth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on October 29, 2012, in Europe and October 30 in the US. Known for its dark themes and mythological inspirations, the album explores monsters, demons, and Lovecraftian horrors through Dani Filth’s lyrical storytelling. It marked a turning point for the band, recorded as a three-piece lineup and featuring Paul Allender’s final guitar contribution before his 2014 departure. Tracks like Manticore, Frost on Her Pillow, and For Your Vulgar Delectation highlight its gothic-metal fusion. Critically, it received generally favorable reviews, praised for its vitality and creativity.

11. Hammer of the Witches (2015)

Tracks:

1. Walpurgis Eve
2. Yours Immortally…
3. Enshrined in Crematoria
4. Deflowering the Maidenhead, Displeasuring the Goddess
5. Blackest Magick in Practice
6. The Monstrous Sabbat (Summoning the Coven)
7. Hammer of the Witches
8. Right Wing of the Garden Triptych
9. The Vampyre at My Side
10. Onward Christian Soldiers
11. Blooding the Hounds of Hell

“Hammer of the Witches,” released on 10 July 2015, is the eleventh studio album by English extreme metal legends Cradle of Filth and marks their debut with Nuclear Blast. This album introduces a refreshed line-up, featuring new guitarists Marek ‘Ashok’ Šmerda and Richard Shaw, along with keyboardist and female vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft. Praised for its dynamic blend of dark, gothic themes and intricate musicianship, it delivers fan favorites like “Right Wing of the Garden Triptych” and the title track. Accompanied by striking Renaissance-inspired artwork by Arthur Berzinsh, the album received positive critical acclaim, hailed as a creative rebirth and one of the band’s strongest releases in years.

12. Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay (2017)

Tracks:

1. Exquisite Torments Await…
2. Heartbreak and Seance
3. Achingly Beautiful
4. Wester Vespertine
5. The Seductiveness of Decay
6. Vengeful Spirit
7. You Will Know the Lion by His Claw
8. Death and the Maiden

Cradle of Filth’s twelfth studio album, Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay (2017), showcases the band’s signature extreme metal style infused with Victorian gothic horror. Released via Nuclear Blast Records, the album explores themes of death, decay, and supernatural fascination, reflected in its evocative title. Featuring singles like “Heartbreak and Seance,” “You Will Know the Lion by His Claw,” and “Achingly Beautiful,” the record blends orchestral arrangements, haunting narration by Lindsay Schoolcraft, and guest vocals from Liv Kristine. With a total length of 65 minutes across digipack, digital, and vinyl editions, Cryptoriana stands out as a darkly cinematic, immersive listening experience for metal enthusiasts worldwide.

13. Existence Is Futile (2021)

Tracks:

1. The Fate of the World on Our Shoulders
2. Existential Terror
3. Necromantic Fantasies
4. Crawling King Chaos
5. Here Comes a Candle… (Infernal Lullaby)
6. Black Smoke Curling from the Lips of War
7. Discourse Between a Man and His Soul
8. The Dying of the Embers
9. Ashen Mortality
10. How Many Tears to Nurture a Rose?
11. Suffer Our Dominion
12. Us, Dark, Invincible

Cradle of Filth’s thirteenth studio album, Existence Is Futile, released on 22 October 2021 via Nuclear Blast, is a masterclass in extreme metal. This album uniquely features keyboardist and female vocalist Anabelle Iratni and marks the final appearance of guitarist Richard Shaw. Frontman Dani Filth describes it as a blend of fast, slow, and furious black metal infused with NWOBM melodies, exploring themes of existential dread and the end of the world. With Doug Bradley returning for narration, and Arthur Berzinsh’s Bosch-inspired artwork, the album received critical acclaim, praised for its intensity, emotional depth, and darkly cinematic soundscapes.

14. The Screaming of the Valkyries (2025)

Tracks:

1. To Live Deliciously
2. Demagoguery
3. The Trinity of Shadows
4. Non Omnis Moriar
5. White Hellebore
6. You Are My Nautilus
7. Malignant Perfection
8. Ex Sanguine Draculae
9. When Misery Was a Stranger

ChatGPT said: Cradle of Filth’s fourteenth studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, released on 21 March 2025 via Napalm Records, marks a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution. Introducing guitarist Donny Burbage and featuring the only studio contributions from keyboardist and female vocalist Zoe Marie Federoff, it is also the final album with guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda. With Dani Filth’s signature lyrical darkness and compositions by the band, the album spans nine tracks including “To Live Deliciously” and “Ex Sanguine Draculae,” blending extreme metal intensity with symphonic textures. Charting globally, it topped the UK Rock & Metal Albums and reached top-five positions in Germany and Austria.

Conclusion:

Cradle of Filth’s musical journey is a testament to their evolution from raw black metal roots to a richly layered blend of gothic, symphonic, and extreme metal. Exploring Cradle of Filth Albums in Order showcases not only their growth in sound but also their ability to push boundaries, both musically and theatrically. From the raw aggression of The Principle of Evil Made Flesh to the grandeur of Dusk… and Her Embrace, and the ambitious storytelling of Cruelty and the Beast through to the modern creativity of Existence Is Futile and The Screaming of the Valkyries, their discography highlights innovation, controversy, and enduring influence in metal’s global landscape.

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