The Principle of Evil Made Flesh

Cradle of Filth

The Principle of Evil Made Flesh

RELEASED: February 24, 1994
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Darkness Our Bride (Jugular Wedding) Meaning 2:00 2. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh Meaning 4:34 3. The Forest Whispers My Name Meaning 5:06 4. Iscariot Meaning 2:33 5. The Black Goddess Rises Meaning 6:48 6. One Final Graven Kiss Meaning 2:15 7. A Crescendo of Passion Bleeding Meaning 5:30 8. To Eve the Art of Witchcraft Meaning 5:28 9. Of Mist and Midnight Skies Meaning 8:09 10. In Secret Love We Drown Meaning 1:29 11. A Dream of Wolves in the Snow 2:10 12. Summer Dying Fast 5:39 13. Imperium Tenebrarum Meaning 0:49

Historical Archive

The Principle of Evil Made Flesh is the debut studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released in 1994. The album is characterized by its blend of gothic and black metal, featuring symphonic elements, intricate guitar work, and Dani Filth's distinctive vocal style. Lyrically, it explores themes of horror, the occult, and eroticism. Over the years, it has gained a cult following and is considered a landmark release in the gothic metal genre, influencing numerous bands and artists.