Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa cover

Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa

Cradle of Filth · 2010

112 min · 19 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal

Gothic narratives entwine with extreme metal ferocity, creating a haunting and theatrical soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • theatrical storytelling elements
  • dark, atmospheric soundscapes
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa' is Cradle of Filth's ninth studio album. This work followed their 2008 release 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder', marking a period of artistic exploration after a lineup change that saw guitarist Paul Allender return to the fold.
Stylistic neighbors
Dimmu Borgir· Nightwish· Type O Negative

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Cult of Venus Aversa 7:07
  • 2 One Foul Step From the Abyss 4:52
  • 3 The Nun With the Astral Habit 4:53
  • 4 Retreat of the Sacred Heart 3:54
  • 5 The Persecution Song 5:33
  • 6 Deceiving Eyes 6:43
  • 7 Lilith Immaculate 6:11
  • 8 The Spawn of Love and War 6:18
  • 9 Harlot on a Pedestal 5:07
  • 10 Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned) 4:31
  • 11 Beyond Eleventh Hour 7:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Beast of Extermination 5:33
  • 2 Truth & Agony 5:56
  • 3 Adest Rosa Secreta Eros 7:25
  • 4 Mistress From the Sucking Pit 7:00
  • 5 Behind the Jagged Mountains 5:45
  • 6 The Cult of Venus Aversa (demo) 6:48
  • 7 The Nun With the Astral Habit (demo) 4:58
  • 8 Deceiving Eyes (demo) 6:44

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