The masters of macabre metal have returned! In 2025, Cradle of Filth unleashed their 14th studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, a monumental work of symphonic fury that proves the band is as potent and creative as ever. This is the sound of a legendary band continuing their modern renaissance.

Join host Duff for a deep dive into this new chapter of the Cradle of Filth saga. We're unpacking the blistering riffs, haunting orchestrations, and Dani Filth's iconic screams to see how this new record stands up in their legendary discography. From the epic singles to the deep cuts, we're exploring every dark corner of this new release.

In this Duff Dive, we explore:

• The pressure of following up a critically-acclaimed album like Existence is Futile.
• The stunning blend of aggressive black metal and grand, cinematic orchestration.
• A track-by-track breakdown of key songs like "Malignant Perfection," "White Hellebore," and "To Live Deliciously."
• The album's lyrical themes and its place in the ever-expanding Cradle of Filth universe.

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💿 The Album:

• Screaming of the Valkyries (Vinyl Reissue on Amazon): https://amzn.to/45COVgy
• Screaming of the Valkyries (CD on Amazon): https://amzn.to/45EbXU8
• Other Cradle of Filth Albums on eBay: https://ebay.us/Ucm4oj

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📚 Thematic Reading:

• "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman (A perfect companion to the album's themes): https://amzn.to/4fYPIvA

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