Cradle of Filth

For decades rock and metal have battled for understanding and acceptance and the struggle continues through the modern day as bands still face bans in countries.

What, no black metal bath bombs?

On Feb. 24, 1994, Cradle of Filth released their debut album, 'The Principle of Evil Made Flesh.'

It was a mutual decision, with Schoolcraft now focused on other projects.

Type O Negative had something to say about it.

Select dates have either been canceled or moved while others remain.

Find out what's true and false on Wikipedia.

Read about his involvement with the genre and its outlandish rituals.

The follow-up to 'Cryptoriana — The Seductiveness of Decay' is coming.