V Empire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein)
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| V Empire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) | ||
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| EP by Cradle of Filth | ||
| Released | 1996 | |
| Recorded | 1996 | |
| Genre | Black metal (debated) | |
| Length | 36:24 | |
| Label | Cacophonous Records | |
| Producer(s) | Mags @ Academy Studios | |
| Cradle of Filth chronology | ||
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| The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994) |
V Empire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) (1996) |
Dusk and Her Embrace (1996) |
V Empire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) is Cradle of Filth's second official release, following The Principle of Evil Made Flesh. The title is a play on the words "vampire" and "empire". It was the band's final release for Cacophonous Records, and was hastily written and recorded for that label as a contractual obligation, before the band jumped ship to Music For Nations. It is generally considered an EP rather than a full album. The back cover describes it as "a ritual comprised of six parts and having a duration of forty minutes". Despite the circumstances of its release, V Empire was generally well-received.
V Empire has a cleaner, better produced sound than the band's debut, but retains the fast, highly technical instrumentation. Dani's vocals are also a lot clearer in the mix, and vary between a number of aggressive styles to give a more theatrical feel to the overall production. It includes a revamped version of the previous album's "The Forest Whispers My Name". V Empire is the first recording to feature backing vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva.
"Queen of Winter, Throned" was listed among twenty-five "essential extreme metal anthems" in the issue of Kerrang! magazine dated October 7th, 2006.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by Cradle of Filth.
- "Ebony Dressed for Sunset" - 2:49
- "The Forest Whispers My Name" - 4:41
- "Queen of Winter, Throned" (The song evolved from "A Dream of Wolves in the Snow") - 10:27
- "Nocturnal Supremacy" - 5:53
- "She Mourns a Lengthening Shadow" - 3:42
- "The Rape and Ruin of Angels (Hosannas in Extremis)" - 8:54
[edit] Credits
- Dani Filth - Vocals
- Nicholas Barker - Drums
- Jared Demeter - Guitar
- Stuart Antsis - Guitar
- Damien Gregori - Keyboards
- Robin Eaglestone - Bass
- Sarah Jezebel Deva - Backing Vocals
| Cradle of Filth |
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| Dani Filth | Paul Allender | Dave Pybus | Charles Hedger | Sarah Jezebel Deva | Martin Škaroupka | Rosie Smith |
| Discography |
| Albums and EPs: The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994) | V Empire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) (1996) | Dusk and Her Embrace (1997) | Cruelty and the Beast (1998) | From the Cradle to Enslave (1999) | Midian (2000) | Bitter Suites to Succubi (2001) | Lovecraft and Witch Hearts (2002) | Live Bait for the Dead (2002) | Damnation and a Day (2003) | Nymphetamine (2004) | Thornography (2006) |
| Demos: A Pungent And Sexual Miasma (1992) | Invoking the Unclean (1992) | Orgiastic Pleasures (1992) | The Black Goddess Rises (1992) | Goetia (1992) | Total Fucking Darkness (1993) |
| DVDs: PanDaemonAeon (1999) | Heavy, Left-Handed and Candid (2002) | Babalon AD (So Glad For The Madness) (2003) | Mannequin (2003) | Peace Through Superior Firepower (2005) |
| Singles: Temptation (2006) |
| Related articles |
| Abracadaver | Angtoria | The Blood Divine |
