Cruelty and the Beast

~ Release by Cradle of Filth (see all versions of this release, 12 available)

Annotation

℗ «1998 Music For Nations»

Countries excluded (Deezer)

(As of 2026-03-22).

  • South America: 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands (fk)
  • Northern Europe: 🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen (sj)
  • Eastern Africa: 🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory (io)
  • South-Eastern Asia: 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste (tl)
  • Oceania: 🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands (cc) 🇨🇽 Christmas Island (cx) 🇳🇫 Norfolk Island (nf)
  • Polynesia: 🇨🇰 Cook Islands (ck) 🇳🇺 Niue (nu) 🇹🇰 Tokelau (tk)
  • Micronesia: 🇫🇲 Federated States of Micronesia (fm)
Annotation last modified on 2026-03-29 16:00 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1Once Upon Atrocity
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
keyboard:
Lecter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998) and Music for Nations (in 2002)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Once Upon Atrocity
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
41:43
2Thirteen Autumns and a Widow
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Thirteen Autumns and a Widow
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
3.57:14
3Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
background vocals:
Sarah Jezebel Deva
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Daniel Lloyd Davey, Robin Eaglestone, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
47:19
4Beneath the Howling Stars
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
background vocals:
Sarah Jezebel Deva
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Beneath the Howling Stars
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
47:43
5Venus in Fear
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
keyboard:
Lecter
background vocals:
Sarah Jezebel Deva
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Venus in Fear
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
42:20
6Desire in Violent Overture
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Desire in Violent Overture
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
3.254:17
7The Twisted Nails of Faith
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
guest spoken vocals:
Ingrid Pitt
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998) and Music for Nations (in 2002)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
The Twisted Nails of Faith
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
3.56:51
8Bathory Aria: Benighted Like Usher / A Murder of Ravens in Fugue / Eyes That Witnessed Madness
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
guest spoken vocals:
Ingrid Pitt
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Bathory Aria
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
3.511:02
9Portrait of the Dead Countess
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
keyboard:
Lecter
background vocals:
Sarah Jezebel Deva
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Portrait of the Dead Countess
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
32:53
10Lustmord and Wargasm (The Lick of Carnivorous Winds)
recording engineer:
Mark Harwood (UK producer/engineer)
engineer:
Dan Sprigg
producer:
Cradle of Filth, Mike Exeter and Jan Peter Genkel
drums (drum set):
Nick Barker (metal drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Robin Graves
guitar:
Stuart Anstis and Gian Pyres
keyboard:
Lecter
lead vocals:
Dani Filth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Music for Nations (in 1998)
recorded at:
Springvale Studios in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, DEP International Studios in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03) and The Abattoir in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1998-01 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Lustmord and Wargasm (The Lick of Carnivorous Winds)
lyricist:
Dani Filth
composer:
Stuart Anstis, Nicholas Barker (metal drummer), Robin Eaglestone, Dani Filth, Gian Pyres and Les Smith
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
37:31