# Cradle of Filth > British extreme metal band **Wikidata**: [Q487479](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q487479) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_of_Filth) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cradle-of-filth ## Summary Cradle of Filth is a British extreme metal band formed in 1991. Originating from Suffolk, a county in England within the United Kingdom, the band performs as a musical group in the subgenres of extreme metal and gothic metal. It maintains an official website at https://www.cradleoffilth.com/ and has a Wikipedia page titled "Cradle of Filth". ## Key Facts - Inception: 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z - Work period start: 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z - Wikidata description: British extreme metal band - Sitelink count: 47 - Wikipedia title: Cradle of Filth - Website: https://www.cradleoffilth.com/ - Genre classifications: extreme metal (related heavy metal subgenres, inception 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z, sitelink count 40); gothic metal (heavy metal genre, inception 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z, sitelink count 55) - Origin location: Suffolk (county of England, country United Kingdom , sitelink count 90) - Country: United Kingdom (island country in north-west Europe, inception 1927-04-12 preferred with Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 qualifier or 1921-12-06 with Anglo-Irish Treaty qualifier, sitelink count 388) - Record label association: Music for Nations (British independent record label, inception 1983-00-00T00:00:00Z, country United Kingdom , headquarters London Q84, sitelink count 16) - Type: musical group (musical ensemble which performs music, sitelink count 57) - Contains/subsidiaries members: Dani Filth (English heavy metal vocalist, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 25); Martin Marthus Škaroupka (Czech drummer, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 11); Nick Barker (British drummer, occupation and , citizenship , sitelink count 13); Paul Allender (British extreme metal guitarist, occupation and , citizenship , sitelink count 18); Sarah Jezebel Deva (British vocalist, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 16); Gian Pyres (British musician, occupation and , citizenship , sitelink count 6); Les Smith (British musician, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 8); Adrian Erlandsson (Swedish drummer, occupation and , citizenship Q34, sitelink count 16); Martin Powell (British musician, occupation and , citizenship , sitelink count 12); Dave Pybus (British bass player, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 11); James McIlroy (British musician, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 7); Charles Hedger (British metal musician, occupation , citizenship , sitelink count 10); Ashley Ellyllon (American keyboardist, occupation , , , citizenship Q30, sitelink count 8) ## FAQs **When was Cradle of Filth formed and what is its work period?** Cradle of Filth had its inception in 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z, with the work period starting the same year. **What genres does Cradle of Filth belong to?** The band is classified under extreme metal, a set of heavy metal subgenres starting from 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z, and gothic metal, a heavy metal genre from 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z. **Where is Cradle of Filth from?** It originates from Suffolk, a county in England part of the United Kingdom, an island country in north-west Europe. **What record label is associated with Cradle of Filth?** Music for Nations, a British independent label founded in 1983-00-00T00:00:00Z with headquarters in London. **Who are the members and former members of Cradle of Filth?** Key figures include vocalist Dani Filth (English, heavy metal), guitarist Paul Allender (British extreme metal), drummer Adrian Erlandsson (Swedish), bassist Dave Pybus (British), keyboardist Ashley Ellyllon (American), and others like Martin Marthus Škaroupka (Czech drummer), Nick Barker (British drummer), Sarah Jezebel Deva (British vocalist), Gian Pyres (British musician/guitarist), Les Smith (British musician), Martin Powell (British musician), James McIlroy (British guitarist), and Charles Hedger (British metal musician). **What is the online presence of Cradle of Filth?** It has 47 sitelinks, a Wikipedia title "Cradle of Filth", and official website https://www.cradleoffilth.com/. ## Why It Matters Cradle of Filth stands as a key player in the British extreme metal scene, emerging from Suffolk in the United Kingdom, a nation with profound global cultural influence including major contributions to music that shape worldwide genres and artists. As part of the UK's musical legacy—supported by its status as a G7/G20 member, UN founder, and hub for international organizations like the World Trade Organization and European Space Agency—the band exemplifies how regional talents from a country of 67 million people, diverse demographics (87.2% White British), high HDI (0.929 very high), and strong economy (2022 nominal GDP $307 billion) amplify extreme and gothic metal subgenres on the world stage. Its lineup of international musicians from the UK, Sweden, Czech Republic, and US highlights the UK's role in fostering cross-cultural collaborations, mirroring the nation's diplomatic ties with countries like the US, China, and France, and its pioneering policies in a democratic framework (index 8.54) that promotes creative industries. ## Notable For - Formation in 1991 as a British extreme metal pioneer from Suffolk county. - Blending extreme metal (since 1977) and gothic metal (since 1990) within the musical group format. - Association with Music for Nations, a UK indie label from 1983 headquartered in London. - Diverse multinational lineup including British core members alongside Swedish, Czech, and American artists. - High online visibility with 47 sitelinks and dedicated Wikipedia page. - Ties to the United Kingdom's rich music heritage in a country noted for cultural exports, high democracy ranking (8.54 in 2020), and very high HDI (0.929 in 2021). - Inclusion of prominent figures like Dani Filth as English heavy metal vocalist and Paul Allender as extreme metal guitarist. ## Body ### History and Inception Cradle of Filth began with inception in 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z. Its work period started the same year, 1991-00-00T00:00:00Z. The band operates as a musical group, defined as a musical ensemble which performs music, with a sitelink count of 57 for this classification. ### Genres and Musical Style The band aligns with extreme metal, encompassing related heavy metal music subgenres with inception at 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z and sitelink count of 40. It also connects to gothic metal, a genre of heavy metal music from 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z, sitelink count 55. ### Location and Origins Cradle of Filth hails from Suffolk, a county of England where the country is United Kingdom, with Suffolk's sitelink count at 90. The United Kingdom is an island country in north-west Europe, consisting of Great Britain and northern Ireland, a sovereign constitutional monarchy under King Charles III with parliamentary government, divided into England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Official name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Area: 242,495 square kilometres. Capital: London. Population: approximately 67 million (2021). Coordinates: latitude 54.6°, longitude -2°. Continent: Europe. Bordering: Ireland (land), France/Denmark (maritime). Highest point: Ben Nevis 1,344 metres. Lowest: The Fens -4 metres. Timezone: GMT/WET. Flag: Flag of the United Kingdom. Coat of arms: Royal coat of arms. Anthem: "God Save the King". Motto: "Dieu et mon droit". Nicknames: "Albion", "Great Britain", "Britain". Languages: English de facto, plus Welsh/Scottish Gaelic/Scots/Cornish/Irish. Currency: pound sterling. Driving: left. Electricity: 230V 50Hz (Europlug/Type L/AS/NZS 3112). Emergency: 999/112. Calling: +44. TLD: .uk. ISO: GB/GBR/826. Aircraft: G. Plates: GB to 2021-09-27 then UK. Maritime: 232-235. Mobile: 234/235. Government: constitutional monarchy/parliamentary/participatory democracy; head King Charles III, PM Rishi Sunak. Demographics: 67M (2021), White British 87.2%, Black Britons 3%, Indians 2.3%, Pakistanis 1.9%; life expectancy 81; birth 10/1000, death 9/1000. Economy: GDP $307B (2022), Gini 32.8 (2012), unemployment 6% (2014), VAT 20%/5%, median £31,617. Members: UN (1945), WTO (1995), OECD (1961), ESA (1978), IBRD/IFC/Interpol. HDI 0.929 very high (2021), inequality-adjusted 0.850. Holidays: New Year's/Christmas/Boxing Day/Easter/Saint Patrick's. Divisions: four nations. Relations: Ireland land border, France/Denmark maritime; ex-EU. ### Record Label Connected to Music for Nations, a British independent record label with inception 1983-00-00T00:00:00Z, country United Kingdom , headquarters London Q84, sitelink count 16. ### Members and Personnel Cradle of Filth includes and has included numerous musicians across related and contains/subsidiaries categories. Dani Filth serves as English heavy metal vocalist (occupation , citizenship , sitelink 25). Paul Allender is British extreme metal guitarist (, , , 18). Gian Pyres is British musician (, , , 6). Adrian Erlandsson is Swedish drummer (, , Q34, 16). Martin Powell is British musician (, , , 12). Dave Pybus is British bass player (, , 11). Charles Hedger is British metal musician (, , 10). Ashley Ellyllon is American keyboardist (, , , Q30, 8). Additional contains: Martin Marthus Škaroupka Czech drummer (, , 11). Nick Barker British drummer (, , , 13). Sarah Jezebel Deva British vocalist (, , 16). Les Smith British musician (, , 8). James McIlroy British musician (, , 7). ### Online and Wikidata Presence Features website https://www.cradleoffilth.com/. Wikidata description: British extreme metal band. Sitelink count: 47. Wikipedia title: Cradle of Filth. ## References 1. Metal Evolution 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. BnF authorities 4. MusicBrainz 5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 6. BBC Things 7. Google Knowledge Graph 8. Discogs 9. Quora 10. YouTube API