CRADLE OF FILTH’s The Screaming of the Valkyries - A Dark and Theatrical Feast for the Senses

Cradle of Filth is a band that has been synonymous with heavy metal for many years, focusing on storytelling through concepts and music. The band’s 14th studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, continues this trend in theatrical fashion. To craft a project that can contain a tale within the lyrics but also make a musical album that can stand the test of time is a difficult feat. However, Cradle of Filth absolutely nails everything they set out to do. The album can make the listener feel like they are traveling through a funhouse and horror movie at the same time.

“Cradle of Filth absolutely nails everything they set out to do, crafting an album that feels like a journey through both a funhouse and a horror movie.”

The band has already released three songs from the album—”To Live Deliciously,” “White Hellebore,” and “Malignant Perfection”—which were the perfect singles to get fans craving just a little taste of this record. Other standout tracks, such as the last song on the album, “When Misery Was a Stranger,” all create this poisonous but pleasant atmosphere, infecting the listener’s ears with songs that were carefully crafted and thought out. While this album does clock in at nine songs, by no means is this a short listen. The tracks on this album tend to be lengthy, but not a single song overstays its welcome. Identity is something that each track possesses, but at the same time, they tell an inscribed tale in their artwork, lyrics, and songwriting ability.

The Screaming of the Valkyries is a bloody fine time. There is something dark and sinister, yet no one will be able to deny this delicate album. This is an outstanding presentation From the first bite to the last trickle of bloody crumbs. The artwork is eye-catching, the lyrics are spellbinding, and the music is stunning, all combined into one package. Cradle of Filth continues to evolve without losing their identity, even after three-plus decades in the music industry. To truly understand the album’s tempting and enticing nature, one must dive in multiple times, as these carefully crafted songs must be digested repeatedly to grasp the true magnificence of the filth. So, to fans new and old, take a bite and live deliciously with Cradle of Filth.