"Recounting a nostalgic '90s tour, Dani Filth discusses the unusual 4-member group that included one canine companion, when band Emperor was part of the lineup"
Cradle of Filth and Emperor's 1993 UK Tour: A Significant Chapter in Black Metal History
Cradle of Filth and Emperor, two iconic bands in the black metal genre, embarked on a tour of the UK in 1993. This tour, now a significant part of black metal history, saw the bands playing to small, niche crowds, a stark contrast to their later success.
Dani Filth, the frontman of Cradle of Filth, recently reflected on this tour, recalling that some shows had attendance as low as six people. One such show was in Edinburgh, where only four people, including more people in the bands than in the audience, attended. Another attendee at the Edinburgh gig is believed to have been a dog.
At the Bradford gig, there were approximately 60 people in attendance, a significant increase from the smaller venues. Emperor, who were touring the UK for the first time, released their debut album, In The Nightside Eclipse, one year after this tour. This album gained critical acclaim and an international following.
Cradle of Filth, who released their debut album, The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh, in 1994, also saw success with their latest album, The Screaming of The Valkyries. This album received four stars out of five from Metal Hammer reviewer Chris Chantler.
The bands are set to tour South America next month, starting at the Mirrhage venue in Limeira, Brazil on August 21. This tour will conclude in Ciudad De Meixico on September 28. Despite the humble beginnings of their UK tour, Cradle of Filth's recent European festival tour and the upcoming South American tour indicate a continued strong presence in the metal scene.
In a surprising turn of events, Dani Filth got engaged to his girlfriend Sofiya onstage during Cradle of Filth's set at Download in June. This marks a new chapter in the band's history, echoing the evolution from small, niche crowds to wider recognition and success.
- The 1993 UK tour by Cradle of Filth and Emperor, particularly the Edinburgh show, is infamous for having only four attendees, including band members and a dog.
- In stark contrast to these small, niche crowds, Cradle of Filth's latest album, The Screaming of The Valkyries, received a four-star review from metal magazine Metal Hammer.
- Emperor, who were touring the UK for the first time during the 1993 tour, released their debut album, In The Nightside Eclipse, a year later, gaining critical acclaim and an international following.
- At the Bradford gig during the 1993 tour, there were approximately 60 people in attendance, a significant increase from the smaller venues.
- The black metal bands Cradle of Filth and Emperor are set to tour South America next month, starting at the Mirrhage venue in Limeira, Brazil on August 21.
- Dani Filth, the frontman of Cradle of Filth, recently got engaged to his girlfriend Sofiya onstage during the band's set at Download in June.
- Despite the humble beginnings of their UK tour, Cradle of Filth's recent European festival tour and the upcoming South American tour indicate a continued strong presence in the metal entertainment industry.
