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Social media feud intensifies between Cradle of Filth and former members

Social media feud intensifies between Cradle of Filth and former members

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 1, 2025 | Editorials, News

The Cradle of Filth saga continues, with each social media exchange growing increasingly contentious. What once broke as headline news has now devolved into an ongoing cycle of public statements and rebuttals. While it is never ideal for internal disputes to spill...
Flames intensify in Cradle of Filth saga as Dani Filth’s statement sparks immediate reply

Flames intensify in Cradle of Filth saga as Dani Filth’s statement sparks immediate reply

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 29, 2025 | News

As promised, Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth has addressed the ongoing feud involving former members, guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda and keyboardist/backing vocalist Zoë M. Federoff. He shared a detailed response, stating: “Greetings everyone, I...
Tensions rise as Cradle of Filth fire Ashok after his planned exit goes public

Tensions rise as Cradle of Filth fire Ashok after his planned exit goes public

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News

The ongoing Cradle of Filth saga continues to unfold with continued developments escalating more after the next. Shortly after guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda revealed his plans to leave the band following the conclusion of their current Latin American...
Social media feud intensifies between Cradle of Filth and former members

Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda confirms exit after current tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News

Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda has responded to the sudden mid-tour departure of his wife, Zoë M. Federoff, who announced her exit on Sunday (24th). Federoff’s initial statement suggested that both she and Ashok had been considering leaving the band...
Tensions rise as Cradle of Filth fire Ashok after his planned exit goes public

Zoë Federoff abruptly exits Cradle of Filth mid-tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 25, 2025 | News

Zoë M. Federoff has announced her sudden departure from Cradle of Filth mid-way through the band’s Latin American tour. The 33-year-old vocalist and keyboardist, who officially joined in 2022, cited “personal reasons” in her statement on Sunday...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”
Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”

Kreator have unleashed a video for their crushing new single, “Satanic Anarchy.” The track is taken from their upcoming sixteenth album, Krushers of the World, scheduled to arrive on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following their Dario Argento's...

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Poppy unveils new single “Guardian”
Poppy unveils new single “Guardian”

Poppy has unveiled a visualizer for her latest single, "Guardian." The track is taken from her upcoming seventh album, Empty Hands, due January 23 via Sumerian Records. "Guardian" follows a standout year for Poppy. Her 2025 collaboration with Knocked Loose,...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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