2 CD Special Edition. After 8 menacing albums, the kings of black metal return with their most dastardly tale yet. Chronicling the story of the world's first serial killer, French nobleman and soldier of Joan of Arc, Gilles De Rais. Like they had done with the story of Elizabeth Bathory, Cradle of Filth weave a tale of murder, the occult, and sinister deed around their trademark metal sound. Fueled by breakneck speed, crushing guitars, and haunting vocals- the band has delivered their hardest most aggressive and chilling piece yet. This is the 2CD special edition.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
What happened?!:
I wasn't expecting much from this release after their last album Thornography which almost marked the end my 13 years old love for this band. This album and especially this special edition has a LOT of good metal on it. Suddenly Dani Filth growls and scream like never before. Songs like: Shat out of hell, The Death Of Love, The 13th Caesar, Sweetest Maleficia, Darkness Incarnate, Godspeed on the devil's thunder really marks the return of Cradle Of Filth. Love the riffs and good drumming. COF may be hated by... more info
One of their best.:
Very good album from one of the symphonic black pioneers. This album is a combination of Midian and Cruelty. Definately better than the last two or three albums. A must buy for any Cof fan.
All Hail the Filthy Ones!:
As a fan of symphonic metal over black metal, I can't say I was at all disappointed with the direction that Cradle of Filth were taking with their album 'Nymphetamine'. After 'Thornography', however, (though it is still in no way a 'bad' album) I was somewhat concerned that they might be headed down the same unhappy route as Sirenia and countless other bands. But how wrong I was! 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder' brings back everything we loved about the Cradle of Filth of yore, whilst also bringing a... more info
Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder:
I can't stop listening to both of these discs. They finally went back to their old style and i'm lovin it. I can't wait to see them Feb. 28, 2009.
Tracks:
In Grandeur And Frankincense Devilment Stirs
Shat Out Of Hell
The Death Of Love
The 13th Caesar
Tiffauges
Tragic Kingdom
Sweetest Maleficia
Honey And Sulphur
Midnight Shadows Crawl To Darken Counsel With Life
