The Manticore and Other Horrors
Cradle of Filth · 2012
51 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal
A dark and theatrical exploration of horror themes wrapped in relentless extreme metal intensity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- theatrical dark storytelling
- immersive horror-themed intensity
- focused listening experience
- cathartic release through tension
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced
- dislike darker thematic content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' is Cradle of Filth's ninth studio album, marking a period of renewed creativity after lineup changes and a five-year gap since their previous work, 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder'. This album showcases the band’s commitment to evolving their sound while retaining their signature gothic aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dimmu Borgir· Nightwish· Type O Negative
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Unveiling of O 2:07
- 2 The Abhorrent 5:53
- 3 For Your Vulgar Delectation 4:46
- 4 Illicitus 5:24
- 5 Manticore 5:53
- 6 Frost on Her Pillow 4:12
- 7 Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair 4:22
- 8 Pallid Reflection 5:34
- 9 Siding With the Titans 5:17
- 10 Succumb to This 4:43
- 11 Sinfonia 3:22
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