Cradle of Filth--Midian

Cradle of Filth--Midian (2000/Koch) Rating--7.9

Hailing from Suffolk, England, Cradle of Filth continues to break ground with its distinctive brand of shock Death/Black Metal. Controversial song titles, disturbing t-shirt images, and riveting concert appearances have dominated the band's past--all of which have only advanced its building legacy.
Keyboards add a gothic-like feel to the music, while the vocals fluctuate between high-pitched, to deep, to spoken parts. A wide variety overall, which mix well with the over-the-top music and delivery. Think Sanctus, perhaps, only much more extreme and flowing.
Tight guitar work in "Saffron's Curse" blends well with the intermixed female vocals, and a good underlying rhythm fuels "Her Ghost in the Fog". The multi-faceted "Tearing the Veil From Grace" is good, and is matched by "Torture Soul Asylum".
"Lord Abortion" and "Amor E Morte" are above par, and "Death Magick For Adepts" has a bonus spoken part by Pinhead (of 'Hellraiser' fame).
TRACK LIST: At the Gates of Midian/Cthulhu Dawn/Saffron's Curse/Death Magick For Adepts/Lord Abortion/Amor E Morte/Creatures That Kissed in Cold Mirrors/Her Ghost in the Fog/Satanic Mantra/Tearing the Veil From Grace/Torture Soul Asylum

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