Complete List Of Cradle Of Filth Songs From A to Z

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Formed in 1991 in Suffolk, England, the band was founded by lead vocalist and lyricist Dani Filth, who remains the group’s creative nucleus. From the beginning, Cradle of Filth carved out a distinctive space in metal with their theatrical blend of black metal, gothic atmosphere, and symphonic grandeur. Their approach was as literary as it was musical, drawing inspiration from horror fiction, classic literature, and the dark romanticism of authors like Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft. This artistic vision would define their identity and make them one of the most recognizable acts in the global metal scene.

The group’s early work began with a series of demos recorded in the early 1990s, including Invoking the Unclean, Orgiastic Pleasures Foul, and Total Fu*king Darkness. These underground releases helped the band cultivate a dedicated following within the UK black metal underground. In 1994, Cradle of Filth released their debut studio album The Principle of Evil Made Flesh on Cacophonous Records. The record was a ferocious introduction, blending satanic imagery, baroque influences, and blistering metal instrumentation. It was immediately clear that the band’s sound would not be confined to traditional black metal conventions.

Following disputes with their record label, Cradle of Filth returned in 1996 with Dusk… and Her Embrace, which was released under Music for Nations. This album marked a major breakthrough for the band and became a cornerstone of symphonic black metal. Featuring the haunting vocals of Sarah Jezebel Deva and the gothic production style that would become synonymous with their name, the record cemented Cradle of Filth’s reputation for blending beauty and brutality. Their follow-up, Cruelty and the Beast in 1998, was a concept album centered around the infamous Countess Elizabeth Báthory, whose legend of blood-soaked vanity fit perfectly with the band’s fascination with dark history and gothic horror.

Entering the new millennium, the band continued their success with Midian in 2000, which featured drummer Adrian Erlandsson, formerly of At the Gates. Midian became one of the group’s most celebrated albums, introducing a more polished production while maintaining their signature macabre aesthetic. It also led to some of their most popular songs, such as “Her Ghost in the Fog” and “Lord Abortion,” both accompanied by cinematic music videos that expanded their theatrical presentation. Cradle of Filth began touring extensively around this time, performing at major festivals and sharing stages with other major metal acts, which helped them build a massive international following.

In 2003, the band released Damnation and a Day, a landmark album that saw them move to a major label, Sony Music. It featured a full orchestra and choir, making it one of their most ambitious projects. The album included the single “Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness),” which received significant airplay on rock and metal channels. The project’s scope demonstrated the band’s commitment to expanding metal’s creative boundaries. Following this, Nymphetamine was released in 2004 and became one of the band’s biggest commercial successes. The title track, featuring guest vocals by Liv Kristine, received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance and remains one of their signature songs.

Cradle of Filth continued to evolve with albums such as Thornography (2006) and Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (2008), the latter being another concept record centered on the life of the fifteenth-century French knight Gilles de Rais. Throughout their career, they have displayed a fascination with historical and literary figures, often turning their stories into dark musical epics. Despite numerous lineup changes, Dani Filth’s leadership and creative vision have ensured the band’s continuity and consistency.

In the 2010s, Cradle of Filth maintained their presence with albums like Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (2010), The Manticore and Other Horrors (2012), and Hammer of the Witches (2015). Each release continued to demonstrate their ability to adapt while staying true to their signature theatrical and symphonic sound. Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay, released in 2017, further solidified their modern relevance with songs like “Heartbreak and Seance” and “You Will Know the Lion by His Claw.” The record was praised for balancing vintage Cradle of Filth intensity with refined songwriting and production.

Their most recent album, Existence Is Futile, released in 2021, was recorded during the global pandemic and explored existential dread through a cinematic lens. The record was once again met with critical praise for its ambitious scope, intricate arrangements, and Dani Filth’s unmistakable lyrical style. The band has since continued touring globally, proving their enduring appeal and influence on generations of metal fans.

Beyond their music, Cradle of Filth has always been known for their visual artistry and controversial imagery. Their use of gothic fashion, elaborate costumes, and provocative themes has kept them in the public eye and made them a subject of fascination even outside the metal community. Dani Filth has also appeared in films, written books, and collaborated with other artists, further expanding the band’s cultural reach.

Complete List Of Cradle Of Filth Songs From A to Z

A Bruise Upon the Silent Moon – Damnation and a Day – 2003
The Abhorrent – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Absinthe with Faust – Nymphetamine – 2004
Achingly Beautiful – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Adest Rosa Secreta Eros – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Fan Edition) – 2010
Alison Hell (Annihilator cover) – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay (Digipack, digital and vinyl version) – 2017
A Crescendo of Passion Bleeding – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
A Dream of Wolves in the Snow – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
A Gothic Romance (Red Roses for the Devil’s Whore) – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
A Murder of Ravens in Fugue – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
A Scarlet Witch Lit the Season – Damnation and a Day – 2003
A Thousand Hands on the Maid of Ruin (instrumental) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
Amor e morte – Midian – 2000
An Enemy Led the Tempest – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Ashen Mortality (Instrumental) – Existence Is Futile – 2021
At the Gates of Midian (Instrumental) – Midian – 2000
Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness) – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Balsamic and Anathema – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
Bathory Aria – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Beast of Extermination – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Edition) – 2010
Beauty Slept in Sodom – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Behind the Jagged Mountains – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Edition) – 2010
Beneath the Howling Stars – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Beneath the Howling Stars – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Benighted Like Usher – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Bestial Lust (Bitch) (Bathory cover) – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
Better to Reign in Hell – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Beyond Eleventh Hour – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Black Metal (Venom cover) – Cruelty and the Beast (Celtic Cross edition) – 1998
Black Metal (Venom cover) – Cruelty and the Beast (Koch Records edition) – 2001
Black Smoke Curling from the Lips of War – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Blackest Magick in Practice – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Blooding the Hounds of Hell – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Carmilla’s Masque (instrumental) – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Carrion – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Cemetery and Sundown – Thornography – 2006
Coffin Fodder – Nymphetamine – 2004
Corpseflower (instrumental) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Courting Baphomet – Thornography (Deluxe Edition) – 2006
Courting Baphomet – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
Crawling King Chaos – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Creatures That Kissed in Cold Mirrors (Instrumental) – Midian – 2000
Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Cthulhu Dawn – Midian – 2000
The Cult of Venus Aversa – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
The Cult of Venus Aversa (demo version) – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Fan Edition) – 2010
Damned in Any Language (A Plague on Words) – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Darkness Incarnate – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Darkness Our Bride (Jugular Wedding) (instrumental) – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
Death and the Maiden – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Death, the Great Adventure – The Manticore and Other Horrors (Deluxe edition) – 2012
Death Magick for Adepts – Midian – 2000
Deceiving Eyes – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Deceiving Eyes (demo version) – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Fan Edition) – 2010
Deflowering the Maidenhead, Displeasuring the Goddess – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Demagoguery – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
Desire in Violent Overture – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Desire in Violent Overture – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Devil to the Metal – Thornography (Deluxe Edition) – 2006
Devil to the Metal – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
Devil Woman (Cliff Richard cover, feat. King Diamond) – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
Dirge Inferno – Thornography – 2006
Dirge Inferno (live at Electric Factory, Philadelphia, 31 October 2007) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
Discourse Between a Man and His Soul – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Doberman Pharaoh – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Dusk and Her Embrace – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Dusk and Her Embrace (live at Electric Factory, Philadelphia, 31 October 2007) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
The Dying of the Embers – Existence Is Futile – 2021
End of Daze – Damnation and a Day – 2003
English Fire – Nymphetamine – 2004
Enshrined in Crematoria – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Ex Sanguine Draculae – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
Existential Terror – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Exquisite Torments Await… – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Eyes That Witnessed Madness – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
The Fate of the World on Our Shoulders (Instrumental) – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Filthy Little Secret – Nymphetamine – 2004
For Those Who Died (Sabbat cover, featuring Martin Walkyier) – Midian (Limited edition) – 2000
For Your Vulgar Delectation – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned) – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Frost on Her Pillow – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Funeral in Carpathia – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Gabrielle – Nymphetamine – 2004
Gilded Cunt – Nymphetamine – 2004
Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Halloween II (Samhain cover) – Thornography (Japanese Edition) – 2006
Halloween II (Samhain cover) – Thornography (Deluxe Edition) – 2006
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden cover) – Cruelty and the Beast (Celtic Cross edition) – 1998
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden cover) – Cruelty and the Beast (Koch Records edition) – 2001
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden cover) – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Hammer of the Witches – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Harlot on a Pedestal – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Haunted Shores (feat. Cronos of Venom) – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Heartbreak and Seance – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Heaven Torn Asunder – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Hell Awaits (Slayer cover) – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Her Ghost in the Fog – Midian – 2000
Here Comes a Candle… (Infernal Lullaby) (Instrumental) – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Honey and Sulphur – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
How Many Tears to Nurture a Rose? – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Humana Inspired to Nightmare (instrumental) – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Hurt and Virtue – Damnation and a Day – 2003
I Am the Thorn – Thornography – 2006
Illicitus – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Imperium Tenebrarum – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
In Grandeur and Frankincense Devilment Stirs (instrumental) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
In Secret Love We Drown (instrumental) – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
Into the Crypt of Rays (Celtic Frost cover) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
Iscariot (instrumental) – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
King of the Woods – Hammer of the Witches (Deluxe edition) – 2015
Libertina Grimm – Thornography – 2006
Lilith Immaculate – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Lord Abortion – Midian – 2000
Lovesick for Mina – Thornography – 2006
Lustmord and Wargasm (The Lick of Carnivorous Winds) – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Lustmord and Wargasm (The Lick of Carnivorous Winds) – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Lustmord and Wargasm (The Relicking of Cadaverous Wounds) – Cruelty and the Beast (Celtic Cross edition) – 1998
Lustmord and Wargasm (The Relicking of Cadaverous Wounds) – Cruelty and the Beast (Koch Records edition) – 2001
Malice Through the Looking Glass – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Malignant Perfection – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
Mannequin – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Manticore – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Medusa and Hemlock – Nymphetamine – 2004
Midnight Shadows Crawl to Darken Counsel with Life – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Misericord – Hammer of the Witches (Deluxe edition) – 2015
Mistress from the Sucking Pit – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Edition) – 2010
The Monstrous Sabbat (Summoning the Coven) – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Mother of Abominations – Nymphetamine – 2004
Mr. Crowley (Ozzy Osbourne cover) – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
Murder in the Thirst (Instrumental) – Thornography (Deluxe Edition) – 2006
Necromantic Fantasies – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Nemesis – Nymphetamine – 2004
The Night at Catafalque Manor – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay (Digipack, digital and vinyl version) – 2017
Nightmares of an Ether Drinker – The Manticore and Other Horrors (Deluxe edition) – 2012
Nocturnal Supremacy ’96 – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
Non Omnis Moriar – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
The Nun with the Astral Habit – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
The Nun with the Astral Habit (demo version) – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Fan Edition) – 2010
Nymphetamine (Fix) (feat. Liv Kristine) – Nymphetamine – 2004
Nymphetamine (Jezebel Deva Fix) – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
Nymphetamine (Overdose) (feat. Liv Kristine) – Nymphetamine – 2004
Nymphetamine (video) – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
Of Mist and Midnight Skies – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
Once Upon Atrocity (instrumental) – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Once Upon Atrocity (instrumental) – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
One Final Graven Kiss (instrumental) – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
One Foul Step from the Abyss – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Onward Christian Soldiers – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Painting Flowers White Never Suited My Palette (instrumental) – Nymphetamine – 2004
Pallid Reflection – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
The Persecution Song – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Portrait of the Dead Countess (instrumental) – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Portrait of the Dead Countess (instrumental) – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Presents from the Poison-Hearted – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Prey – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
Retreat of the Sacred Heart – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Right Wing of the Garden Triptych – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Rise of the Pentagram (instrumental) – Thornography – 2006
Saffron’s Curse – Midian – 2000
Satanic Mantra – Midian – 2000
Satyriasis (instrumental) – Nymphetamine – 2004
The Seductiveness of Decay – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Serpent Tongue – Damnation and a Day – 2003
Shat Out of Hell – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Siding with the Titans – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Sinfonia (Instrumental) – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Sisters of the Mist – Existence Is Futile (Digital and deluxe edition) – 2021
Sodomy and Lust (Sodom cover) – Cruelty and the Beast (Celtic Cross edition) – 1998
Sodomy & Lust (Sodom cover) – Cruelty and the Beast (Koch Records edition) – 2001
Soft White Throat – Nymphetamine (Special Edition) – 2004
The Spawn of Love and War – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa – 2010
Stay (Shakespears Sister cover) – Thornography (Deluxe Edition) – 2006
Succumb to This – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
Suffer Our Dominion – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Summer Dying Fast – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
Swansong for a Raven (feat. Doug Bradley) – Nymphetamine – 2004
Sweetest Maleficia – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Tearing the Veil from Grace – Midian – 2000
Temptation (Heaven 17 cover, featuring Dirty Harry) – Thornography – 2006
Ten Leagues Beneath Contempt – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Thank God for the Suffering – Damnation and a Day – 2003
The 13th Caesar – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
The 13th Caesar (demo) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
The Black Goddess Rises – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
The Byronic Man (featuring Ville Valo of HIM) – Thornography – 2006
The Death of Love – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
The Death of Love (demo) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
The Foetus of a New Day Kicking – Thornography – 2006
The Forest Whispers My Name – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
The Graveyard by Moonlight (instrumental) – Dusk… and Her Embrace – 1996
The Love of Death (remix) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (Limited Edition) – 2008
The Mordant Liquor of Tears – Damnation and a Day – 2003
The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
The Promise of Fever – Damnation and a Day – 2003
The Snake-Eyed and the Venomous – Thornography (Deluxe Edition) – 2006
The Smoke of Her Burning – Damnation and a Day – 2003
The Trinity of Shadows – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
The Twisted Nails of Faith – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
The Twisted Nails of Faith – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
The Unveiling of O (instrumental) – The Manticore and Other Horrors – 2012
The Vampyre at My Side – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Thirteen Autumns and a Widow – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Thirteen Autumns and a Widow – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Tiffauges (instrumental) – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
To Live Deliciously – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
Tonight in Flames – Thornography – 2006
Tortured Soul Asylum – Midian – 2000
To Eve the Art of Witchcraft – The Principle of Evil Made Flesh – 1994
Tragic Kingdom – Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder – 2008
Truth & Agony – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (Limited Edition) – 2010
Twisting Further Nails (The Cruci-Fiction Mix) – Cruelty and the Beast (Celtic Cross edition) – 1998
Twisting Further Nails (The Cruci-Fiction Mix) – Cruelty and the Beast (Koch Records edition) – 2001
Under Huntress Moon – Thornography – 2006
Under Pregnant Skies She Comes Alive Like Miss Leviathan (instrumental) – Thornography – 2006
Unleash the Hellion – Existence Is Futile (Digital and deluxe edition) – 2021
Us, Dark, Invincible – Existence Is Futile – 2021
Vengeful Spirit (featuring Liv Kristine) – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Venus in Fear (instrumental) – Cruelty and the Beast – 1998
Venus in Fear (instrumental) – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed – 2019
Walpurgis Eve – Hammer of the Witches – 2015
Wester Vespertine – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
When Misery Was a Stranger – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
White Hellebore – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
You Are My Nautilus – The Screaming of the Valkyries – 2025
You Will Know the Lion by His Claw – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay – 2017
Yours Immortally… – Hammer of the Witches – 2015

Albums

The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994): 13 songs

Dusk… and Her Embrace (1996): 12 songs

Cruelty and the Beast (1998) and all editions: 33 songs

Midian (2000): 12 songs

Damnation and a Day (2003): 17 songs

Nymphetamine (2004): 21 songs

Thornography (2006) and all editions: 19 songs

Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder (2008) and Limited Edition: 23 songs

Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (2010) and all editions: 19 songs

The Manticore and Other Horrors (2012) and Deluxe edition: 13 songs

Hammer of the Witches (2015) and Deluxe edition: 13 songs

Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay (2017) and all editions: 10 songs

Existence Is Futile (2021) and Digital and deluxe edition: 14 songs

The Screaming of the Valkyries (2025): 9 songs

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