Cradle of Filth singer Dani Filth recently discussed the band’s upcoming new album and revealed significant lineup changes. He shared details about new members who have joined the group in a statement to Loudwire.
The frontman addressed the band’s current studio work and the integration of new musicians into their creative process.
“We’ll be in the studio for awhile because we’re trying to fit it in between a lot of other things, including tours and me getting married and the honeymoon and more tours,” Filth said.
He then revealed the specific lineup changes that have taken place within the band.
“We’re moving on, this is what we do,” he continued. “It’s been a real process, but fun. New guitarist, new keyboardist, I didn’t think I was going to be saying that, but here we are.”
Filth emphasized that the new members are fully integrated into the band’s creative process rather than simply being hired musicians.
“It is what it is,” he explained. “Both people have written for the album, it’s not just like they’re here for the show, everybody’s an integral part of the writing process and it’s killer.”
These changes come after the departure of two previous members, Marek ‘Ashok’ Šmerda and Zoe Marie Federoff. They left the band and filed a lawsuit against Dani.
The recent departures mark another chapter in the band’s history of frequent lineup changes. Šmerda had joined as guitarist for the 2015 album Hammer of the Witches. Federoff replaced keyboardist/vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft and Anabelle Iratni on that record and its follow-up.
Wikipedia reported that Cradle of Filth has experienced numerous lineup shifts throughout its career since forming in 1991. The band has seen early exits by founding members including guitarist Paul Ryan and keyboardist Ben Ryan. It has also witnessed multiple returns by guitarist Paul Allender.
Eventim noted that the British extreme metal institution emerged in 1991 with a style that leaned heavily toward black metal. The band recorded their first demo, Invoking the Unclean, in 1992. They followed this with their second demo, Orgiastic Pleasures Foul.
Despite the ongoing legal issues and personnel changes, Cradle of Filth continues to move forward with their creative endeavors. The band’s ability to adapt and integrate new members into their songwriting process demonstrates their commitment to maintaining their artistic vision while evolving their sound.
The upcoming album represents a new era for Cradle of Filth. It features fresh creative input from the new guitarist and keyboardist who have already contributed to the writing process. This ensures continuity in the band’s distinctive extreme metal approach.
