Cradle of Filth

Cradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band from Suffolk, formed in 1991. Their particular subgenre has provoked a great deal of discussion. The band's musical style evolved from black metal to a cleaner and more "produced" amalgam of gothic metal, symphonic black metal and other extreme metal styles, while their lyrical themes and imagery are heavily influenced by gothic literature, poetry, mythology and horror films. The band has successf... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1991

Also known as:

  • -l- Cradle Of Filth -l-,
  • Cradle Of Filth
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