Midnight in the Labyrinth
Cradle of Filth · 2012
143 min · 19 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal
A haunting orchestral journey intertwines with raw metal intensity, exploring dark themes and gothic imagery.
Midnight in the Labyrinth is an album by Cradle of Filth, released in 2012. A haunting orchestral journey intertwines with raw metal intensity, exploring dark themes and gothic imagery. The album showcased Cradle of Filth’s ability to adapt and evolve their sound, receiving attention for its ambitious orchestration and theatricality. It reached number 38 on the UK Albums Chart, further solidifying their presence in the metal genre and influencing subsequent gothic metal acts seeking to blend classical elements with extreme music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Midnight in the Labyrinth sound like?
A haunting orchestral journey intertwines with raw metal intensity, exploring dark themes and gothic imagery. Rooted in gothic metal and extreme metal.
What makes Midnight in the Labyrinth by Cradle of Filth notable?
The album showcased Cradle of Filth’s ability to adapt and evolve their sound, receiving attention for its ambitious orchestration and theatricality. It reached number 38 on the UK Albums Chart, further solidifying their presence in the metal genre and influencing subsequent gothic metal acts seeking to blend classical elements with extreme music. By the time 'Midnight in the Labyrinth' was released in 2012, Cradle of Filth had already established themselves as significant figures in the extreme metal scene. This album came four years after their previous studio album, 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder,' and marked a departure from their usual style by reinterpreting older tracks with orchestral arrangements and new recordings.
How many songs are on Midnight in the Labyrinth?
Midnight in the Labyrinth has 19 tracks, running approximately 143 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 A Gothic Romance (Red Roses for the Devil’s Whore) Standout 8:39
- 2 The Forest Whispers My Name 5:42
- 3 The Twisted Nails of Faith 7:05
- 4 The Rape and Ruin of Angels (Hosannas in Extremis) Standout 8:19
- 5 Funeral in Carpathia Standout 8:51
- 6 Summer Dying Fast 5:21
- 7 Thirteen Autumns and a Widow 7:14
- 8 Dusk and Her Embrace 6:31
- 9 Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids 7:46
- 10 Goetia (Invoking the Unclean) 13:06
Disc 2
- 1 The Rape and Ruin of Angels (Hosannas in Extremis) Standout 8:19
- 2 Dusk and Her Embrace 6:28
- 3 Summer Dying Fast 5:20
- 4 The Twisted Nails of Faith 7:05
- 5 Funeral in Carpathia Standout 8:37
- 6 The Forest Whispers My Name 5:42
- 7 Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids 7:46
- 8 A Gothic Romance (Red Roses for the Devil’s Whore) Standout 8:35
- 9 Thirteen Autumns and a Widow 7:13
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
143 min 44 sec
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