Midnight in the Labyrinth
Cradle of Filth · 2012
143 min · 19 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal
A haunting orchestral journey intertwines with raw metal intensity, exploring dark themes and gothic imagery.
Why this album works
The album showcased Cradle of Filth’s ability to adapt and evolve their sound, receiving attention for its ambitious orchestration and theatricality. It reached number 38 on the UK Albums Chart, further solidifying their presence in the metal genre and influencing subsequent gothic metal acts seeking to blend classical elements with extreme music.
- Best for
- haunting orchestral journeys unfold wave-like intensity with crescendos dark themes for late nights
- Context
- By the time 'Midnight in the Labyrinth' was released in 2012, Cradle of Filth had already established themselves as significant figures in the extreme metal scene. This album came four years after their previous studio album, 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder,' and marked a departure from their usual style by reinterpreting older tracks with orchestral arrangements and new recordings.
- 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 A Gothic Romance (Red Roses for the Devil’s Whore) Standout 8:39
- 2 The Forest Whispers My Name 5:42
- 3 The Twisted Nails of Faith 7:05
- 4 The Rape and Ruin of Angels (Hosannas in Extremis) Standout 8:19
- 5 Funeral in Carpathia Standout 8:51
- 6 Summer Dying Fast 5:21
- 7 Thirteen Autumns and a Widow 7:14
- 8 Dusk and Her Embrace 6:31
- 9 Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids 7:46
- 10 Goetia (Invoking the Unclean) 13:06
Disc 2
- 1 The Rape and Ruin of Angels (Hosannas in Extremis) Standout 8:19
- 2 Dusk and Her Embrace 6:28
- 3 Summer Dying Fast 5:20
- 4 The Twisted Nails of Faith 7:05
- 5 Funeral in Carpathia Standout 8:37
- 6 The Forest Whispers My Name 5:42
- 7 Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids 7:46
- 8 A Gothic Romance (Red Roses for the Devil’s Whore) Standout 8:35
- 9 Thirteen Autumns and a Widow 7:13
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