Cradle of Filth are a British extreme metal band from Suffolk, formed in 1991. Their sound blends black, gothic and death metal with theatrical staging, symphonic arrangements and lyrics rooted in horror and gothic literature. Frontman Dani Filth (Daniel Lloyd Davey) is the sole original member and has steered the band through more than three decades, making them one of the most recognisable names in extreme metal worldwide. Their fourteenth studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, was released in March 2025 via Napalm Records.
Dani Filth confirmed that the band completed writing their fifteenth studio album, which is planned for release in 2027.
Dani Filth confirmed in an interview with Metal Injection the new lineup - keyboardist and vocalist Kelsey Peters and a previously unannounced guitarist who are participating in the recording of the new album.
Dani Filth was a guest on the single "I Don't Care" by Finnish singer Tarja, whose music video was released in April 2026.
Six former band members filed a lawsuit in Arizona against Dani Filth, affiliated companies, and management - the lawsuit concerns, among other things, unauthorized commercial use of their likenesses and unpaid fees.
The fourteenth studio album The Screaming of the Valkyries (Napalm Records) was released, which ranked 32nd on the American Billboard US Top Album Sales chart.
