Cradle of Filth – ‘Existence Is Futile’ CD

Every song is a nihilistic anthem, showcasing the different ways in which we have become a true plague to this planet – from a philosophical, religious but also an ecological point of view.

Mixed with the band’s typical gothic vibes, sophisticated nods to literature, film, and religion, and elaborate poetic lyrics, ‘Existence Is Futile’ cements the band’s undisputed status as one of the most influential extreme metal bands of our time – and you can even once again discover the voice of ‘Pinhead’ actor Doug Bradly on two tracks.

All in all, fast and slow parts (and faster still), new delectable flavours and those reminiscent of earlier Cradle of Filth albums galore, massive choruses and melancholic drop-downs, old skool melodic NWOBM amid furious, scathing black metal amid apocalyptic groove.