Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder
Cradle of Filth · 2008
131 min · 23 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal
A dark and intricate tapestry of extreme metal laced with gothic elegance and theatrical storytelling.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 36 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing Cradle of Filth's enduring appeal. It is noted for its ambitious concept revolving around the infamous figure of Gilles de Rais, reflecting the band's commitment to thematic depth and narrative complexity in metal music.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with dark themes wave-like pacing for deep immersion dynamic ebb and flow experience
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder' marked Cradle of Filth's seventh studio album and followed the commercial success of 'Thornography' (2006). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for blending horror-themed narratives with complex musical compositions, furthering their artistic evolution within the extreme metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimas Profundere· Theatre of Tragedy· Dark the Suns
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In Grandeur and Frankincense Devilment Stirs 2:27
- 2 Shat Out of Hell 5:03
- 3 The Death of Love Standout 7:13
- 4 The 13th Caesar 5:35
- 5 Tiffauges 2:14
- 6 Tragic Kingdom 5:59
- 7 Sweetest Maleficia 5:58
- 8 Honey and Sulphur Standout 5:37
- 9 Midnight Shadows Crawl to Darken Counsel With Life 8:58
- 10 Darkness Incarnate 8:55
- 11 Ten Leagues Beneath Contempt 4:58
- 12 Godspeed on the Devil’s Thunder Standout 5:36
- 13 Corpseflower 2:41
Disc 2
- 1 Balsamic and Anathema 6:05
- 2 A Thousand Hands on the Maid of Ruin 8:04
- 3 Into the Crypt of Rays 4:10
- 4 Devil to the Metal 6:17
- 5 Courting Baphomet 5:17
- 6 The Love of Death (remix) 5:13
- 7 The Death of Love (demo) 7:16
- 8 The 13th Caesar (demo) 5:27
- 9 Dirge Inferno (live) 6:45
- 10 Dusk and Her Embrace (live) 5:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
