Cradle of Filth streamed their Dracula Spectacular show on May 12, which also served as the big reveal for their new keyboardist. Cradle of Filth has officially welcomed keyboardist Anabelle Iratni (Devilment) into their ranks about a year after the departure of previous keyboardist, Lindsay Schoolcraft.
The Dracula Spectacular show is still available here until May 26. Cradle of Filth also wrapped up recording a new album in September 2020, which should be out this year. At the time, vocalist Dani Filth said the new record is the band's "best-sounding record" and "probably the best-written record."
"We've literally just finished recording an album, which we've had quite a long time to do, to be honest. We were very fortunate that Martin [Škaroupka] came in to do drums just before lockdown, and since then, everyone's just been chipping in in bits. I've had the longest, as I live close to the studio, but it means we've been able to revisit songs, amend things, try loads of different ideas. We've probably gone over-budget, but we don't really care about that as it's going to be the best-sounding record we've ever done, and probably the best-written record."
"It's been quite relaxing oddly being able to take our time with it without that pressure of deadlines, but it does mean with everyone doing things in parts as we were able, we've not all been together since the last show, and haven't been with our new keyboard player as well who contributed to the album but hasn't yet played a show."
