CRADLE OF FILTH · Cruelty And The Beast (Re-Mistressed) | CD

CD in jewelcase.

Background information about 'Cruelty And The Beast (Re-Mistressed)'

Cradle Of Filth unleash their symphonic black metal masterpiece with this re-mastered edition of "Cruelty And The Beast-Re-Mistressed". This gothic horror opus weaves together the band's signature blend of orchestral arrangements, blistering blast beats, and Dani Filth's distinctive shrieking vocals into a theatrical nightmare that's both beautiful and terrifying. The album tells the blood-soaked tale of Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous Blood Countess, through tracks like "Thirteen Autumns And A Widow" and the epic "Bathory Aria" medley that showcases the band's ability to craft multi-layered compositions that feel like cinematic scores for the damned.

This re-mastered version brings new life to every orchestral flourish and every crushing riff, allowing the intricate keyboard work and symphonic elements to breathe while maintaining the raw aggression that made the original so compelling. From the haunting intro "Once Upon Atrocity" to the Iron Maiden cover "Hallowed Be Thy Name" that closes the album, this is gothic metal at its most grandiose and uncompromising. The production captures both the band's extreme metal roots and their theatrical ambitions perfectly.

For fans of:
Emperor, Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Satyricon, Dark Funeral

Track listing

1. Once Upon Atrocity
2. Thirteen Autumns And A Widow
3. Cruelty Brought Three Orchids
4. Beneath The Howling Stars
5. Venus In Fear
6. Desire In Violent Overture
7. The Twisted Nails Of Faith
8. Bathory Aria (Medley)
9. Portrait Of The Dead Countess
10. Lustmord And Wargasm (The Lick Of Carnivorous Winds)
11. Hallowed Be Thy Name

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