album · October 28, 2008
Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder
Roadrunner RecordsSee this day
black metalgospel
This 2008 album chronicles the life of the 15th-century French knight Gilles de Rais, a fascinating and gruesome subject for black metal.
- The album's concept, focusing on the life of Gilles de Rais, was developed over several years.
- Dani Filth stated that the album was musically and thematically inspired by films like "The Omen" and "The Devil's Advocate."
- The album reached number 86 on the UK Albums Chart, making it one of their higher-charting releases in their home country.
Cradle of Filth is a British extreme metal band, formed in 1991, and known for their gothic, horror-influenced lyrical themes and sound. In 2008, they released "Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder" as their eighth studio album, continuing their exploration of dark and historical narratives.
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