Formed in Ipswich, Suffolk, in 1991 and initially regarded as a death metal band
for teenagers, Cradle of Filth has evolved into a more sought-after and
accomplished atmospheric black metal. Dani Filth's band, whose line-up has been
totally reworked on numerous occasions to suit his moods, is nonetheless one of
the biggest sellers in its category, with albums as diverse as The Principe of
Evil Made Flesh (1994) and Cruelty and the Beast (1998). Cradle of Filth are
also known for their theatrical staging and outrageous disguises, and have
alienated some of the black metal communit...