CRADLE OF FILTH - Hammer Of The Witches · CD

Jewelcase CD.

More about 'Hammer Of The Witches'

Cradle of Filth returns with their eleventh studio offering, delivering a masterclass in symphonic extremity that feels both refreshingly modern and deeply rooted in their gothic heritage. "Hammer of the Witches" sees the band embracing a more focused approach while maintaining the theatrical bombast that made them legends. The album opens with the atmospheric "Walpurgis Eve" before launching into the epic "Yours Immortally...", showcasing Dani Filth's signature shriek alongside lush orchestrations and crushing riffs. Tracks like "Enshrined in Crematoria" and the title track demonstrate the band's ability to weave intricate melodies through walls of blackened sound, while "Deflowering the Maidenhead, Displeasuring the Goddess" proves they haven't lost their flair for provocative storytelling.

The production here is absolutely stellar, giving each instrument room to breathe while maintaining the dense, cinematic quality fans expect. "The Vampyre at My Side" stands as one of their most haunting compositions, balancing brutality with genuine beauty in ways that few bands can manage. The album closes with the surprisingly subversive "Onward Christian Soldiers" and the brief but intense "Blooding the Hounds of Hell", leaving listeners both satisfied and craving more. This is Cradle of Filth at their most refined yet uncompromising.

For fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Behemoth and Fleshgod Apocalypse

Track listing

1. Walpurgis Eve
2. Yours Immortally...
3. Enshrined In Crematoria
4. Deflowering The Maidenhead, Displeasuring The Goddess
5. Blackest Magick In Practice
6. The Monstrous Sabbat (Summoning The Coven)
7. Hammer Of The Witches
8. Right Wing Of The Garden Triptych
9. The Vampyre At My Side
10. Onward Christian Soldiers
11. Blooding The Hounds Of Hell

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com