Cradle of Filth’s Dani Filth recently provided an update on the band’s upcoming album, discussing the new material and his creative process in an interview with That Aussie Metal Guy.
The frontman shared details about the follow-up to their fourteenth studio album, ‘The Screaming Of The Valkyries.’ He revealed that recording is set to begin soon despite recent lineup changes.
“The new album, [which] we are going into the studio and recording in as little as three to four weeks, is a step up from [‘The Screaming Of The Valkyries’],” Filth said. “I think it’s heavier. There’s some really brutal parts in it. But there’s a lot of melody. There’s a shit-ton of atmosphere. A couple of very, very catchy songs, but I would say, yeah, heavy-wise, it’s pushed it up to 13.”
When discussing his creative inspiration, Filth explained his varied approach to songwriting.
“All over the place. I try and surround myself with literature, music,” he continued. “I went looking at houses yesterday with my fiancée, and we were driving all around the English countryside, and, yeah, that was inspirational. I get inspiration from all kinds of things. It strikes in the middle of the night.”
“In order not to be predictable, I think it’s also good that you can draw inspiration from all kinds of things,” he explained. “And should I get like a complete block, which happens to the best of us, I go for a walk or drive, do something completely off the wall. ‘Cause you don’t know where it’s gonna strike, and you just need something to give you a bit of a kick and knock the ideas out of you.”
This update comes after recent lineup changes within the band. Two members, Marek ‘Ashok’ Šmerda and Zoe Marie Federoff, left the band and filed a lawsuit against Dani Filth.
Despite the internal challenges, Cradle of Filth appears to be moving forward with renewed momentum and a stabilized lineup.
The band’s previous album, ‘The Screaming Of The Valkyries,’ was released in 2025. It marked what many considered a creative hot streak for the group. 95.7 The Hog reported that the band has hit an unmistakable hot streak of creativity and urgency as a new lineup coalesced around the creation of their recent material.
The departures of guitarist Marek ‘Ashok’ Šmerda and drummer Zoe Marie Federoff created significant upheaval within the band’s ranks. The lawsuit filed by the former members against Filth has added legal complications to what was already a challenging period of transition for the legendary extreme metal act.
However, the band has since stabilized with new members joining their ranks. This renewed stability has allowed Cradle of Filth to look ahead to future touring commitments and continue their creative output without further disruption.
Cradle of Filth has already announced several major festival appearances for 2026. Chaoszine confirmed that the band will perform at Aftershock Festival on October 2, 2026. 95.7 The Hog also noted they will appear at Welcome to Rockville 2026, demonstrating the band’s commitment to maintaining their touring schedule despite recent setbacks.
