Cradle of Filth is Death Metal / Symphonic Black Metal / Symphonic Extreme Gothic Metal band from Suffolk, England who formed in 1991.

Cradle of Filth's music style evolved from Black Metal to Gothic Black Metal, Symphonic Black Metal, Dark Metal and Extreme Metal.

Cradle of Filth-themed lyrics about gothic literature, poetry, mythology and horror films.

Cradle of Filth often perform at large festivals such as Ozzfest, Download Festival and Sziget Festival.

Cradle of Filth is a metal band from the UK's most successful after Iron Maiden.

Cradle of Filth have produced nine studio albums, 1 live album, a compilation album, 3 albums EPs, 2 singles albums, 3 albums music videos and 15 videos.

Member:

    * Dani Filth / Daniel Lloyd Davey - Vocals (1991-Present)
    * Paul Allender - Guitar (1992-1994, 1999-Present)
    * James McIlroy - Guitar (2003-2005, 2009-Present)
    * Herr pubis / Dave Pybus (Angtoria) - Bass (2002-Present)
    * Ashley "Ellyllon" Jurgemeyer - Keyboard, vocals (2009-Present)
    * Martin "Marthus" Škaroupka - Drums, Percussion (2006-Present)


Former Members:

    * Andrea Meyer "Nebelhexë" Haugen - Vocals (1994)
    * Danielle Cneajna Cottington - Vocals (1996, 1998)
    * Sarah Jezebel Deva / Sarah Jane Ferridge (Angtoria, Mortiis, Therion, Mystic Circle) - Vocals (1996-2009)
    * Paul Ryan - Guitar (1991-1994)
    * Tishi Mehta - Guitar (1994)
    * Bryan Hipp - Guitar (1994-1995)
    * Stuart Anstis - Guitar (1994-1999)
    * Jared Demeter - Guitar (1996)
    * Gian Pyres / John Piras - Guitar (1996-2002)
    * Jeff Acres - Guitar (1997-1998)
    * Martin "Foul" Powell - Guitar, Violin, Keyboard (2000-2005)
    * Jon Kennedy - Bass (1991-1992)
    * Robin "Graves" Eaglestone - Bass, Guitar (1992-2001)
    * Charles Hedger - Bass, Guitar (2005-2010)
    * Benjamin Ryan - Keyboards (1992-1994)
    * Damien Gregori - Keyboards (1994-1997)
    * Les "Lecter" Smith - Keyboards (1997-1999)
    * William A. "Was" Sarginson - Keyboard, Drums (1999-2000)
    * Mark Newby-Robson - Keyboards (1999, 2006-2008)
    * Rosie Smith - Keyboard (2005-2009)
    * Darren "Daz" J. White - Drums (1991-1992)
    * Nicholas Howard Barker (Dimmu Borgir) - Drums (1992-1999)
    * Dave Hirschheimer - Drums (1999)
    * Adrian Erlandsson - Drums (1999-2006)


Discography:

    * The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994)
    * Dusk ... and Her Embrace (1996)
    * V Empire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) [EP] (1996)
    * Cruelty and the Beast (1998)
    * From the Cradle to Enslave [EP] (1999)
    * PanDaemonAeon [video] (1999)
    * Midian (2000)
    * Bitter Suites to Succubi [EP] (2001)
    * Heavy, Left-Handed & Candid [video] (2001)
    * Live Bait for the Dead [live] (2002)
    * Lovecraft & Witch Hearts [compilation] (2002)
    * Damnation and a Day (2003)
    * Nymphetamine (2004)
    * Peace Through Superior Firepower [video] (2005)
    * Thornography (2006)
    * Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder (2008)
    * Venus Aversa Darkly Darkly (2010)