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In a lot of ways, Hammer of the Witches is a special album for me. Not only did it mark the end of a time where I had drifted away from music, Cradle included, but it also made me realise why this was something I'll never do again. Listening to the tracks within was like… Continue reading Album Review: Hammer of the Witches
Dusk... And Her Embrace has always been one of my favourites from Cradle, largely because it wonderfully captures the Gothic essence that I covet so much. Even the title evokes something primal and arcane, suggestive of a dark fate we ultimately must accept. Of course, here I am reviewing the 2016 version, which contains the… Continue reading Album Review: Dusk… And Her Embrace: The Original Sin
With my vinyl addiction in full swing, I had previously placed an order something new; something different. As much as I want to complete Cradle of Filth collection, I wanted the next addition to be a little more niche (but still CoF). As I flicked through the pages of results on Discogs, I saw one… Continue reading Album Review: Total Fucking Darkness
I'd heard about this upcoming release sometime in 2018, and as an eternal fan, I knew immediately that I had to get it. So, there I was, on a sweaty summer evening in 2019; engaging in some toilet activities, when there buzzed a notification on my phone. It was a tweet from the official CoF… Continue reading Album Review: Cruelty And The Beast: Re-Mistressed
I watch you when sleeping, Questioning what is a dream or worse, And though I have been here for years, Still you know me not. With every passing night, I am roused to you, From my absinthian death, To an ever colder defeat. My purpose is forbidden; unspoken, A hushed dream of… Continue reading The Spectre
