Episode notes
Darkness descends. In 2021, the masters of macabre metal, Cradle of Filth, returned with their 13th opus, Existence is Futile. This is an album that finds a haunting beauty in blasphemy, exploring themes of existential dread, cosmic horror, and impending doom with the band's signature orchestral grandeur.
Join host Duff for a deep dive into this modern masterpiece. We're unpacking the intricate orchestrations, the blistering speeds, and the unmistakable vocal stylings of Dani Filth. From the haunting melodies of "Necromantic Fantasies" to the sheer brutality of "Crawling King Chaos," we'll dissect what makes Existence is Futile such a compelling and thought-provoking entry in Cradle of Filth's legendary catalog.
In this Duff Dive, we explore:
- The album's central themes of existentialism an ...
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