Cradle Of Filth Cruelty And The Beast CD ( Jewel Case, 2006, Sony Music)

Cruelty and the Beast is the third studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth the album remains one of the most celebrated concept albums in black metal history. On this 2006 CD edition, Cradle Of Filth deliver their infamous gothic masterpiece inspired by the dark legend of Countess Elizabeth Báthory. The album blends symphonic grandeur, blistering riffs, theatrical storytelling, and Dani Filth’s unmistakable shriek into a dramatic and immersive listening experience.

From the haunting atmosphere of “Once Upon Atrocity” to the relentless aggression of “Thirteen Autumns and a Widow” and the epic scope of “Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids,” this release showcases the band’s signature fusion of black metal intensity with orchestral arrangements and gothic horror aesthetics. The production captures the raw energy of the era while highlighting the layered instrumentation and cinematic ambition that helped define the band’s legacy.

A landmark release in the evolution of symphonic black metal, Cruelty And The Beast is an essential addition for collectors of extreme metal and fans of dark, conceptual albums. Whether you are expanding your gothic metal collection or revisiting a genre-defining classic, this album stands as a crucial chapter in extreme music history.

Recommended if you like: Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Behemoth, Satyricon, Dark Funeral, Carach Angren

Artist: Cradle Of Filth
Title: Cruelty And The Beast
Label: Sony Music
Catalogue Number: SM829062
UPC: 828768290620
Release Year: 1998/2006
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & factory sealed

Tracklist:

1. Once Upon Atrocity
2. Thirteen Autumns And A Widow
3. Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids
4. Beneath The Howling Stars
5. Venus In Fear
6. Desire In Violent Overture
7. The Twisted Nails Of Faith
8. Bathory Aria
   8.1 Benighted Like Usher
   8.2 A Murder Of Ravens In Fugue
   8.3 Eyes That Witnessed Madness
9. Portrait Of The Dead Countess
10. Lustmord And Wargasm (The Lick Of Carnivorous Winds)