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The Screaming of the Valkyries

Cradle of Filth · 2025

56 min · 9 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal

A tempest of gothic horror and extreme metal, teeming with orchestral grandeur and visceral intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady exploration of dark themes
  • immersive journey through gothic landscapes
  • visceral intensity with orchestral elements
  • late-night atmospheric deep dives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of quick gratification
  • prefer upbeat, lively tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Screaming of the Valkyries' was released in March 2025, Cradle of Filth had solidified their status as a defining force in extreme and gothic metal. This album followed their acclaimed previous release, which had marked a rejuvenation of their sound and thematic complexity. The band continued to evolve, embracing orchestral elements while maintaining their signature dark aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Dimmu Borgir· Nightwish· Type O Negative

Tracklist

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

  • 1 To Live Deliciously 5:32
  • 2 Demagoguery 6:16
  • 3 The Trinity of Shadows 6:22
  • 4 Non omnis moriar 5:05
  • 5 White Hellebore 5:04
  • 6 You Are My Nautilus 7:39
  • 7 Malignant Perfection 6:45
  • 8 Ex sanguine Draculae 7:09
  • 9 When Misery Was a Stranger 6:21

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