The UK band Cradle Of Filth was founded in 1991 by guitarist Paul Ryan, bassist Jon Richard, drummer Darren White and vocalist Daniel Davey, who called himself Dani Filth. After beginning as a death metal band, they quickly evolved into black metal. They soon recruited second guitarist Robin Eaglestone. They recorded some demos.
Early Days:
The UK band Cradle Of Filth was founded in 1991 by guitarist Paul Ryan, bassist Jon Richard, drummer Darren White and vocalist Daniel Davey, who called himself Dani Filth. After beginning as a death metal band, they quickly evolved into black metal. They soon recruited second guitarist Robin Eaglestone. They recorded some demos.
Lineup Changes:
By the time of their 1994 debut album, several lineup changes had occured, including the addition of guitarist Paul Allender, Paul's brother Benjamin Ryan on keyboards and drummer Nicholas Barker. Eaglestone also switched instruments from guitar to bass. There were numerous other lineup changes over the years, but it didn't affect the success of the band. They continued to popularize symphonic black metal.
Major Label:
In 2003 Cradle Of Filth signed to major label Sony for the release Damnation And A Day that included an orchestra and a choir. In 2004 they moved to Roadrunner Records for Nymphetamine. They continue to be one of the most controversial and successful black metal bands.
Current Cradle Of Filth Members:
Dani Filth - Vocals (Feast On Excrement, The Lemon Grove Kids, Obsidian, PDA)Paul Allender - Guitar (The Blood Divine)
Charles Hedger - Guitar
Dave Pybus - Bass (Anathema, Dreambreed)
Martin Skaroupka - Drums
By the time of their 1994 debut album, several lineup changes had occured, including the addition of guitarist Paul Allender, Paul's brother Benjamin Ryan on keyboards and drummer Nicholas Barker. Eaglestone also switched instruments from guitar to bass. There were numerous other lineup changes over the years, but it didn't affect the success of the band. They continued to popularize symphonic black metal.
Major Label:
In 2003 Cradle Of Filth signed to major label Sony for the release Damnation And A Day that included an orchestra and a choir. In 2004 they moved to Roadrunner Records for Nymphetamine. They continue to be one of the most controversial and successful black metal bands.
Current Cradle Of Filth Members:
Dani Filth - Vocals (Feast On Excrement, The Lemon Grove Kids, Obsidian, PDA)Paul Allender - Guitar (The Blood Divine)
Charles Hedger - Guitar
Dave Pybus - Bass (Anathema, Dreambreed)
Martin Skaroupka - Drums
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