Cradle of Filth Drop Haunting Demagoguery Video Ahead of European Tour

Jun 11

Written By Skylar

Extreme metal pioneers Cradle of Filth have just dropped their official music video for Demagoguery, one of the standout tracks from their newly released 14th studio album, The Screaming Of The Valkyries. The video arrives on the heels of the album’s impressive chart debut, landing at #2 on both the US and Canadian Hard Music Albums charts and #4 on the US Current Rock Albums chart.

Directed by Shaun Hodson, the Demagoguery video presents a chilling narrative steeped in symbolism and societal critique. Here’s what Hodson had to share:

“Subject Eleven, a marionette puppet, is controlled by the media, government, and television, her every move dictated by their unseen strings. As a charismatic world leader rises, cloaked in promises of peace, the truth behind her manipulation becomes clear: she is part of a dark orchestration guiding the world toward the rise of the Antichrist.”

The unsettling visuals perfectly echo the track’s blend of blast beats, dark atmospherics, and Cradle Of Filth’s signature theatricality. It’s a visceral reminder of the band’s power to provoke as well as to perform. Check out the music video for yourself below!

The video’s release also coincides with the launch of the band’s UK/European headline tour, which kicked off on June 6 with support from Napalm Records label mates, Nervosa. Check out the full list of tour dates below!

Cradle Of Filth Summoned In Summer Tour UK/EU

Support from Nervosa on Select Dates:

6/6 – Gdasnk, Poland – Mystic Festival

6/7 – Ostrava, Czech Republic – Barrack

6/9 – Kosice, Slovakia – Colosseum

6/10 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra

6/11 – Salzberg, Austria – Rockhouse

6/12 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock

6/14 – Donnington, England – Download Festival

6/27 – Helsinki, Finland – Tuska Festival

7/4 – Ballenstedt, Germany – Rockharz Festival

7/5 – Leffinge, Belgium – De Zwerver

7/6 – Norwich, England – Epic Studio

7/8 – Margate, England – Dreamland

7/9 – Torquay, England – The Foundry

7/11 – Southampton, England – 1865

7/12 – Emmen, Netherlands – Pitfest

7/13 – Maastricht, Netherlands – Muziekgieterij

7/15 – Dortmund, Germany – Junkyard

7/16 – Bremen, Germany – Tivoli

7/18 – Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colosaal

7/19 – Munich, Germany – Backstage

7/20 – Cremona, Italy – Luppolo Rock Festival

7/21 – Dornbirn, Austria – Conrad Sohm

7/23 – Bratislava, Slovenia – MMC

7/24 – Tolmin, Slovenia – Tolminator Festival

You can grab your tickets at the band’s official website, https://www.cradleoffilth.com/tour.

VIP upgrades are also available; you can find them here.

Can’t catch Cradle Of Filth on tour? You can still experience the madness at home. The Screaming Of The Valkyries is out now and streaming everywhere, and there are two exclusive bundles for collectors and die-hard fans. Choose between a CD digisleeve bundle or a gatefold black vinyl bundle, both of which come with a branded quill and coasters. Whether you’re spinning it on vinyl or adding to your collection, these limited edition sets are a must-have for any devoted Cradle of Filth fan. Head to Napalm Records to grab yours!