Although it had a very troubled birth, all detailed in the liner notes included with those different versions here, Cradle of Filth's almost-album-length 1996 EP 'V Empire, Or Dark Faerytales In Phallustein' proved to be a superb triumph over adversity.
Despite all their legal problems, line-up changes and insane pressure after the gigantic success of their debut album, the Brits nevertheless managed to write and record a slab of new even grander songs, next to a new version of the already classic ‘The Forest Whispers My Name’, some would argue even bettering their debut in the process.
Another undeniable 90s symphonic black metal masterpiece, available again for the first time officially since 2017!
Remastered from the original 1996 DAT by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2025.
Limited orange black wheat marbled vinyl LP with a 12-page 12” booklet incl. new liner-notes by Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin, a double sided A2 poster and a download-card.
*Please note, image is a mock up only, actual colours may vary on finished product*
Tracklisting
Side A:
1. Ebony Dressed For Sunset
2. The Forest Whispers My Name
3. Queen Of Winter, Throned
Side B:
1. Nocturnal Supremacy
2. She Mourns A Lengthening Shadow
3. The Rape And Ruin Of Angels
