Why do some many people fell that Cradle of Filth is not real Black Metal?

Answer 1

idk i like them when it's not night time cause when you get woke up by cradle of filth music it's pretty scary

Answer 2

I don't care all I know is Cradle of Filth is amazing and Dani is hot. Some of them actually don't think Cradle has a Black Metal sound, others just follow what they hear so they can be on what I like to call the preppie goths. IE someone who claims they know about something when they don't they just follow what other people they look up to say. Cradle Of Filth not being black metal is not really an insult. Atleast I don't take it that way... Anyone who says they aren't black metal and wants to fight with you about it probably doesnt even know who Mayhem is...

"One views black metal as a very specific form of music that must adhere to a particular 'style' in order for it to be a part of the genre; while the second considers the lyrical and philosophical/political ideology"

Black metal displays, but is not limited to, the following characteristics:

Fast guitars with tremolo picking
Lyrics that take the form of pessimistic, Satanic, Pagan, or occult themes which blaspheme Christianity. Bands such as Slayer, Venom, Deicide, and Immolation overlap lyrically with black metal somewhat but are musically defined as death metal (Deicide, Immolation) or thrash metal (Slayer, Venom), however, Venom coined the term "Black Metal" and laid the foundations for later Black Metal alongsides Bathory and Celtic Frost.
Relatively thin guitar sound or relatively thick guitar sound, usually not in the middle.
Limited production used intentionally as a statement against mainstream music and/or to reflect the mood of the music by creating a certain atmosphere. This 'underproduced' effect is often achieved by cutting out low and high frequencies, leaving just the mid frequency range. Very few of the black metal pioneers still do this, since their original limited production only was due to a minimal budget. This production style is often considered an essential element of "true" Black Metal.
Fast, repetitive, aggressive drums, often with blast beats. At other times, the drums can take a slower role usually accompanied by a very dry and empty tone —especially for the effect of the atmosphere of the music.
Occasional electronic keyboard use. The harpsichord, violin, organ, and choir settings are most common, which gives the music an orchestral feel or a cathedral-like setting. Some bands tend to use keyboards very frequently, whether it be as an instrument or even as the basis of their entire sound. They are generally placed under the symphonic black metal label.
High-pitched/distorted screeching vocals. Contrary to popular belief, these are not essential as there have been many black metal bands old and new employing different vocal styles.
Swift percussion.
Cold, dark, sad, melancholy, or gloomy atmosphere.
Less focus on dynamic rhythm than death metal. Very few black metal bands exhibit the rhythmic complexity inherent in death metal, and even if they do, they usually exhibit at least a few of the above-listed criteria if they are still generally classified as black metal.

Dani Filth has noted that he doesn't give a ****... so why should we?

Answer 3

i dont know, but i love them.