Blog 03/10/2010
It seems Autumn is well and truly upon us, judging by the deluge of rain and sloppy leaves dancing across the manor lawn. Still, it means the album and that most joyous of occasions, Hallowe'en, are just around the corner, barely a skeleton of a month away.
We've been particularly busy here in the Cradle camp in the few weeks or so, firstly with working towards the completion of all the album formats artwork-wise, and secondly, with the associated press trips and heavy phoner schedule that a new release always brings. It has been absolutely rampant, but fun, and very surreal.
Germany was great as all the interviews the first day were conducted from the skyline bar of the Hotel, affording us 180 degree views of Berlin on a warm September afternoon and a steady stream of chilled Chardonnay and thick German beer. Then the evening saw us ensconced in an Addams Family style kitschy eatery called 'White Trash' (uncanny…) with a flock of journalists, including the near-legendary Thomas Clausen, chugging back cocktails and reminiscing on eighties metal, as gourmet burgers and onion rings the size of your head were devoured. The next day interviews were held two doors down at the Last Cathedral bar, with its faux medieval vibe and dungeon-esque interior. Incidentally this will be the venue for the band's visit on October 29th, when we will be accompanying an official playback of our new album, following a live appearance on German MTV for our latest video, Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned).
The following week saw Paul and I take in Finland, France and Belgium, with a much-looked forward trip to Milan being cancelled due to the bloody French Air strike… still, a day off in Brussels all the more made up for our loss of temperate weather, Spaghetti and tutti fruity ice-cream; getting slowly spannered outside a very posh hotel watching the paparazzi, being taken for a great Thai dinner and then winding up the evening by seeing 'The Runaways' at a cinema in English being order of the day.
Still, there's the States to come in a few weeks with a mini launch-party attached, plus a whole heap of radio interviews and photo-shoots in the meantime, from home and from inside the foul murk of London. Which reminds me, for all those who thought I had glitter on my face during the recording of our last video, think again, it was actually road gravel! Slightly more macho I think, a face full of grit and dirt!
The ultimate fan edition of the album is looking really stunning too, a couple of days ago I finished putting the 64 page booklet together with Peaceville's resident graphic artist Matt Vickerstaff, and it looks unbelievable! Aside from the huge hi-quality artwork and photos littered throughout, I've written a short story of the album to accompany the lyrics, and there's plenty of nifty extras to go with it, check elsewhere on this site for full details on what you get.
And lastly, thank-you to everybody who has voted for me on the Suffolk Icons web page (Suffolk Icons), I know it's a bit of a laugh and that no-one really can compare to the grandeur of ducks or a disused Victorian swimming pool, but it is really an eye-opener for a lot of people who live in my County who have never heard of Cradle Of Filth or indeed crypt-crawling death-rock (lol!), or the absolute drivel spouted on the web page about me and mine. And for of all out there in the great cosmic beyond who haven't voted for me yet, I hereby promise that if I become Major of Ipswich, England, I'm turning it into Hallowe'en Town and you're all welcome to visit! So there, vote!
And so, my ennobled peers, I guess that's all I have for now. Look out for another taster from the album come Wednesday, a new, fully operational website on the near horizon, plus all the readable interviews that should surface following our intrepid voyages abroad.
Oh, and then the album.
Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa…
Dani Filth.
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Comment by ludwigofilth on September 2, 2011 at 14:34 -
hey dani whats youre's favorit cof song? XD
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Comment by Queen of Darkness on January 11, 2011 at 0:10 -
I am very strange indeed Ruaidri...as much as the next..but I come on here for Cradle of Filth and my love of their music..not for your drama. I simply say blood kisses because of his love for blood. Not for anything else. So kindly stay out of my business. I say it quite frequently to all of my friends and it is the ending to every letter I write whether it be him or my Mother (Which she is more odd then I). It is just the same as when he ends his posts with Stay Filthy... Also, I'd like to ask how you even know Lord Filth's limitations? From what I see, he is a very open minded person, Not set by "limitations" as you say. As I say my posts are for him and I post them here in respect of his request for us to post comments and not send emails, because of his time frame. This will be my last post directed at you, I will not waste my time if you want to continue drama.
BTW, Lord Filth, I am sorry that this is going on in your thread, I had to say something, and also, if it bothers you that I end my posts with Bloody Kisses email me and I will stop it immediately. As I have told "little mermaid" I come here for you and don't really care what anyone else thinks of me or my oddness. I like to be light and care-free and make people laugh. One, more thing, (on different subject) I watched Cradle of Fear last night for the first time and I was literally eating my pillow whilst hiding behind it. LOVE IT! Also, I will be buying the Gospel of Filth 1st edition this week when I can get paypal straightened out, its being a big pain. I just can't wait, I have been thumbing through the book you have posted online and it looks quite bloody and wicked! Of course I can only see the pictures I can't wait to actually read the words! When I do finally get it i'll post a blog on my page after I read it...As always yours in Darkness( much love and respect)
Bloody Kisses,
Queen of Darkness...
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Comment by Ruaidri McKeever on January 10, 2011 at 19:34 -
I think that even Mr Filth has a certain limitation on his 'allowing weirdos to post bloody kisses' to him QoD, you are so very strange. But I agree that it was a joke what they did for Suffolk Icons. I was mad, not only because Dani didn't make the top 20 but because the just shit in the faces of Metalheads everywhere and suddenly deemed our music as too 'distasteful' to plaster up on a welcome sign.
By the way, congrats on the new album... it's bloody great.
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Comment by Queen of Darkness on January 7, 2011 at 4:10
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Ahhh, tis I tis...mucking up your thread again. But, since I have found your site out, I doubt you will get away from me anytime soon. Unless, (whoa is I) you give me the boot! Seeing as you are as Dark as I, I doubt that will happen. I am sorry you did not win Icon and that they changed the rules because they were so scared of you (LOL!). Oh, well I think that is very funny of course if I was in charge you would have won! Love the picture and the pond behind is nicely filthy. Did you jump in? If I was there you would have got a dunk for sure. Have one on me and stay Dark and Filty, Bloody kisses, QoD
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Comment by Abigail on December 5, 2010 at 0:02 -
Thank you for choosing to come to Pittsburgh instead of Cleveland this year! Great metal bands hardly ever come to Pittsburgh anymore because all the good concert venues have closed down. I am beyond excited for the show! I've been a fan for at least 10 years now been to see you 6 times and with every masterpiece you release I love the band even more! I think it's time to add COF to my tattoo collection!
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Comment by Marina Petrovic on November 19, 2010 at 23:54 -
Dani is the king of the world,lord and the most beautifull man who i saw in my life,10 years i listen cradle of filth and i am so sad becouse i was not on concert in Belgrade when is Cradle have concert,i hope so soon come in Serbia again,big kiss for cradle of filth!!!!
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Comment by ronikousjack on November 16, 2010 at 11:32 -
ei dani, we're waiting for your tour here in philippine islands particularly in manila , , , 'ope to see you mates soon!!! horns up!!!
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Comment by Loner88 on November 14, 2010 at 18:37 -
Looking forward to seeing you in Asheville , NC!
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Comment by Isa Filth on November 10, 2010 at 3:03 -
Beautiful picture...like you
Waiting for your tour in São Paulo, Brazil
I love you, my lord
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Comment by Suzanne Jadrzyk on November 9, 2010 at 15:12
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...Just when you thought you've heard it all, the best of the best, you came back with Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned).... *Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa on repeat* Booyah ;) Poor mum
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