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Cradle of Filth part ways with guitarist, to record new album

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Cradle of Filth have parted ways with their guitarist, Paul Allender, and are set to enter the studio November 24.

Cradle of Filth have parted ways with their guitarist, Paul Allender, and are set to enter the studio November 24.

Dani Filth confirmed Allender's departure and talks of the new record in an interview with Bleedin' Loud podcast.

"Paul Allender has left [Cradle Of Filth] — which not everybody is aware of ... This next release is going to be pushing the boundaries of what the band can achieve, and with forthcoming live shows peppering the writing process"

The upcoming album is titled 'Hammer Of The Witches' and is set for a June 2015 release.