Artists similar to
Cradle of Filth
In short
The artists most similar to Cradle of Filth are Dimmu Borgir, Children of Bodom, In Flames, Iron Maiden and Arch Enemy, from the same symphonic black metal, black metal and gothic metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Cradle of Filth?
The artists most similar to Cradle of Filth are Dimmu Borgir, Children of Bodom, In Flames, Iron Maiden and Arch Enemy, from the same symphonic black metal, black metal and gothic metal circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Cradle of Filth?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: In Flames, System of a Down, Nightwish, Slayer, Amon Amarth and Dark Tranquillity have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Cradle of Filth" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Cradle of Filth?
Cradle of Filth is usually associated with symphonic black metal, black metal, gothic metal and metal (group · GB · active since 1991), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.