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Once upon atrocity - 4/5 I really believe cof trys there best with there short insturmentals and they are usually worth a few listens

Thirteen autumns and A widow - 10/5 The 1st song I heard when I bought this album it truly blew me away.

Cruelty Brought thee orchids 5/5 Definetly a fan favorite and for good reason I love dani's style of vocals in this song.

Beneath the howling star - 6/5 A beautiful song I love Sara's (backing female vocals) In this song

Veuns in fear - 3/5 Probably the only cof insturmental I have not been able to get into.

Desire in violent overture - 5/5 Another incredible song I lvoe the guitar in this one, it goes from a heavy solo and it becomes more melodic throughout the song.

The twisted nails of faith - 5/5 I love the lyrics in this one has a very eerie violin intro.

Bathory Aria - 20/5 Truly an epic if forced to pick a favorite song on this album it would be this song. Clocking in at over 11 minutes its truly beautiful and a masterpiece.

Portrait of the dead countess - 4/5 A good insturmental sets the mood for the final song.

Lustmord and wargasm( the lick of carnivorous winds) - 6/5 Incredible song beautiful intro. The final chapter in the incredible story that is "cruelty and the beast"

DISC 2 ( BONUS CD)

Now, onto the bonus cd. (NOTE: none of the these songs are involved with the story, unless you count the redone version of Lustmord and wargasm)

Lustmord and Wargasm ( therelicking of cadaverous wounds) - 6/5 As good as the origional. Nothing to say about this that I haven't already said.

Black Metal - 4/5 A good cover song Dani definetly did well here vocal wise.

Hallowed be thy name - 20/5 Incredible iron maiden cover. Just incredible possiblly the best cover song I have ever heard.

Sodomy and lust 4/5 A good Metal song not much else to say.

Twisting further nails - 3/5 a DECENT remix of the twisted nails of faith. Seems to techno at points to be cof worth a listen though.

In conclusion a beautiful album you will need to hear for yourself. Enjoy.


You're kidding me... right?   February 18, 2000
 9 out of 19 found this review helpful

Cruelty And The Beast, like all the other CDs within this genre, is unadulterated trash.

First of all, even those who proclaim their undying devotion for Cradle Of Filth, admit that Danni's vocals take a while to get used to. Perhaps it needs to be explained to these misguided individuals, that music should not be something that you struggle to get used to.

For those of you who have never had the displeasure of listening to Danni sing, suffice it to say, it sounds similar, I imagine, to what it must sound like, to hear an elderly female elf being savagely beaten.

Luckily, the rest of the band is so devoid of talent, that you will find it difficult to focus on Danni's vocal for any length of time.

The one saving grace of this offering is Danni's comedic lyrical style. Never before have I had the opportunity to read a lyric sheet that made me laugh out loud. The way he carelessly throws around words and phrases, that he clearly doesn't understand, never ceases to be absolutely hysterical. I did however find it hard to decipher, which was funnier; Danni's lyrics, or his fan's belief that they are somehow poetic.

I was deeply saddened by the one reviewer who drew comparisons between this Cradle of Filth offering, and Queensryche's Operation: Mindcrime. It must be a horrible thing to be born without ears.

I would, however, recommend this CD, to any and all 12 year olds, who really want to upset their parents. Although, since disenfranchised boys, age 10-12, make up COF's core audience, I am sure they already own this CD.


More Supreme Vampyric Listening Enjoyment!   February 20, 2000
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

If you're bored of today's American "metal" movement, I strongly reccomend this album! I guarantee it will be a breathe of fresh air! Although this band does not stay true to pure black metal (though most people label them that), this CD is without a doubt one of the best of 1999! This is Cradle of Filth at their very best! However, if you're looking for 1000 mph soloing free for alls, you won't get it from CoF. This band has plenty of method behind the madness. Any guitarist who appreciates teamwork, will appreciate the way Stuart and Gian play off of each other instead of fight each other for solos. Their guitar work is often reminiscent of those classic Iron Maiden harmonized riffs! Real guitar fans surely will not be dissapointed. And needless to say, the drums are insane on this album! It might take a while for you to get used to it, but after you get used to those neck-breaking beat changes, they will grow on you faster than a beastiophile runs for a Petting Zoo. The only thing that could turn some listeners off is Dani Filth's vocals. At first, his screeching might come off as just plain annoying, but after a while, his voice begins to fit the music. At times he sounds like a demonically possessed madman (low-bellowing growl), and other times he captures the sounds of a demon emerging from the fiery pits of Hell (demonic shrieking). Nonetheless, this guy's voice will grow on you, no doubt. And contrary to what some people think, no struggling is needed to get accustomed to this album; just an open mind. If your new to Cradle, I strongly suggest this album first! And as for Cradle fans, this album without a doubt surpasses "Dusk...And Her Embrace". I feel that they took the basic idea of "Dusk" and took it to a brilliantly brutal level! I can't even begin to name my favorite tracks on this album; the whole album is epic. Songs like, "Bathory Aria", and "Beneath The Howling Stars" contain some truly melodic parts in them, while songs like "Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids" and "The Twisted Nails of Faith" just plain rock! So if your looking for a huge breathe of fresh air, and a band that combines raw emotion, beauty, and unsettling melodies,and yet is still very much capable of bashing your head in, check out this CD and there's no way in hell you'll be dissapointed!


Do Those Nasty Covers Scare You Little Child?   December 4, 2004
 7 out of 22 found this review helpful

Cradle Of Filth embarrassingly holds the title of worst vocalist ever, as voted for by me. They also hold the title of biggest fake scary dudes, and again, I voted this.

The obviously misguided youths that follow this band have no excuse, everyone can see the false pretences on which COF boost their career on - black metal with scary occult themes.

These guys are NOT scary, NOT cool, NOT black (not as in race, which they aren't either) or anything really...except fakers.

The horrible image this band has goes with the horrible music. Danny "Filth" sings like a filthy animal, and the guitar onslaught is a real drag. If Brittney Spears were to write metal songs, they would come out like this. REALLY boring and predictable writing.

If like me you feel this kinda horrible WANKERY needs to be shown some disrespect, hit the 'helpful' button my friend.



Dark, gloomy, and melodic gothic/black metal   April 12, 2000
 5 out of 7 found this review helpful

I gave this album four stars because I personally prefer theirolder stuff, especially what I feel is a true masterpiece,"Dusk...and her Embrace". This album is still excellent though. These guys do have a place in the black metal scene. Just because they blend gothic and classical elements in their music some people feel they don't belong in the scene, which in my opinion is wrong. Sure they aren't as raw as Mayhem, Immortal, Gorgoroth, or even Emperor and Satyricon, but they still create an evil atmosphere and the lyrics can even be pretty blasphemous at times. The raw production wouldn't even work as well for CoF anyway because the music is so orchestrated and the romantic keyboard parts are so beautiful that a good production brings that out very well. In my opinion, Dani Filth has one of the best ranges of any vocalist. You can really hear the feeling of pain and despair in his high pitched screams, he has a very hypnotic whisper, and even a guttural low death growl (anybody that has heard their early demo recordings knows they used to be a death metal band with black influences). The fast parts are also very nice with great blast beat drumming, impressive guitar riffs, and even technical guitar solos. If you like atmospheric and melodic gothic/black like CoF I suggest the following bands: Dimmu Borgir, Agathodaimon, Dismal Euphony, Opeth, Sigh, Old Man's Child, Ancient, Covenant, Mystic Circle, At the Gates, Emperor, and Mithotyn