Cradle of Filth
Gothic-horror black metal with orchestration, shrieks, and a theatrical streak a mile wide — extreme metal's most committed haunted-house act.
Cradle of Filth formed in Suffolk, England in 1991 and are led by vocalist Dani Filth, whose range runs from high shrieks to low growls. The band's early records placed them within British black metal, but they moved steadily toward a symphonic and gothic style, incorporating keyboards, orchestration, female vocals and spoken passages.
Albums including The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, Dusk... and Her Embrace and Cruelty and the Beast established their reputation, the last built around the story of Elizabeth Báthory. Their lyrics draw consistently on Gothic literature and horror, and the band's theatrical presentation has made them one of extreme metal's more visible acts.
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What festivals is Cradle of Filth playing in 2026?
Cradle of Filth is booked at 1 festival: Aftershock 2026.
Is Cradle of Filth playing Aftershock 2026?
Yes — Cradle of Filth is on the Aftershock 2026 lineup, October 1–4, 2026 at Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA. They play Friday, October 2.
Where is Cradle of Filth from?
Cradle of Filth is from Suffolk, UK.
What kind of music does Cradle of Filth play?
Cradle of Filth is tagged symphonic black metal, extreme metal and gothic metal.
What festivals has Cradle of Filth played before?
Cradle of Filth has played Sonic Temple 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.
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