Cradle of Filth has been around for over two decades now, and they are finally back with their ninth studio album. Existence Is Futile is a continuation of what the band does best: combining gothic, symphonic, black metal and industrial music styles into something that is uniquely theirs. The first single off the album “Born Again Idiot” was released on September 12th to rave reviews from fans who have been eagerly awaiting new material since 2014’s Hammer Of The Witches – which was also met with critical acclaim. If you want to hear more about this exciting release or read our review, check out this article!
About Cradle of Flith
Cradle of Filth is a British extreme metal band and it has been around for over two decades now. The band is best known for combining gothic, symphonic, black metal and industrial music styles into something that is uniquely theirs.
The first single off the album “Born Again Idiot” was released on September 12th to rave reviews from fans who have been eagerly awaiting new material since 2014’s Hammer of the Witches – which was also met with critical acclaim.
Influences for Cradle of Flith Existence Is Futile Album
The Cradle of Filth album Existence Is Futile was heavily influenced by the works of horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. The tracks on the album are named after characters and places from Lovecraft’s work, such as “The Cult of Venus Aversa” and “Excorcising the Spectre of Existence”. In an interview with Metal Hammer, frontman Dani Filth said that he had been a fan of Lovecraft’s work since he was a teenager and that it had always been an inspiration for him.
Lovecraft’s work is known for being dark and atmospheric, and it seems that Cradle of Filth has channeled that into their new album. It is a departure their earlier material, which was more straightforward black metal, but it has been a long time since they last released music and this line-up of the band is much different than the one you could hear on their first and second albums. Despite that, we can definitely see Cradle of Filth’s signature sound shining through in Existence Is Futile – and we think fans will enjoy it!
Cradle of Flith Existence Is Futile Review
The guitar work on the Cradle of Filth Existence Is Futile album is some of their best yet. Guitarists Richard Shaw and Marek “Ashok” Ashok have done an amazing job at creating dark, atmospheric riffs that complement the other instruments perfectly. There isn’t a single track on the album that doesn’t feature some great guitar work, but our favourites have to be “The Cult of Venus Aversa” and “Excorcising the Spectre of Existence”.
In “The Cult of Venus Aversa”, the guitars are fast and aggressive, and they perfectly capture the dark, demonic atmosphere of the track. In “Excorcising the Spectre of Existence”, they are soft and eerie, creating a haunting atmosphere that is just perfect for the somber mood created by Dani Filth’s vocals. The ambiance created by these talented musicians is amazing, and it really makes this song one of our favourites on the album!
Cradle of Flith’s vocalist, Dani Filth has a unique sound and a commanding presence. His vocals on Cradle of Filth Existence Is Futile album are as impressive as ever, with his versatile voice playing an important part in creating the unique atmosphere that permeates this release. In “The Cult of Venus Aversa”, he is growling and angry, but in “Excorcising the Spectre of Existence”, he is completely different. He’s quiet and somber – just enough to add a touch of atmosphere to the song without overpowering it.
Conclusion
Cradle of Filth has been around for over two decades now, and they are finally back with their ninth studio album. Existence Is Futile is a continuation of what the band does best: combining gothic, symphonic, black metal and industrial music styles into something that is uniquely theirs. The first single off the album “Born Again Idiot” was released on September 12th to rave reviews from fans who have been eagerly awaiting new material since 2014’s Hammer Of The Witches – which was also met with critical acclaim.