Patch Cradle of Filth - Principle of Evil Made Flesh
Patch Cradle of Filth - Principle of Evil Made Flesh
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The album that established Cradle of Filth's gothic identity
Official Cradle of Filth sew-on patch – 8 × 10 cm
🦇 This official Cradle of Filth sew-on patch reproduces the artwork from The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, the band's debut studio album released in 1994. From its very first release, Cradle of Filth forged a distinctive identity that blended black metal with gothic aesthetics, dark romanticism and imagery inspired by classic horror literature.
The artwork portrays two intertwined female figures in a haunting monochrome composition where sensuality, death and decay coexist. Crowned by the band's elaborate logo, the cover has become one of the defining images of Cradle of Filth's early years.
The album that shaped the band's identity 🦇
Released in 1994, The Principle of Evil Made Flesh immediately showcased the band's unique artistic vision. Combining aggressive riffs, atmospheric keyboards, gothic influences and lyrics inspired by vampirism, occultism and dark romantic literature, the album laid the foundations for one of Britain's most influential extreme metal bands.
A cover balancing beauty and horror 🔍
The monochrome palette enhances the cold, haunting atmosphere of the artwork. The two figures appear locked in an ambiguous embrace where desire, suffering and death merge, creating the visual language that would become synonymous with Cradle of Filth.
💡 Did you know?
Unlike many black metal bands of the early 1990s, Cradle of Filth quickly developed an artistic identity inspired by gothic novels, Romantic poetry and classic horror cinema. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh already displays the theatrical style that would define the band's imagery for decades.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 8 × 10 cm
- Type: sew-on patch
- Officially licensed Cradle of Filth merchandise
- Artwork: The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994)
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