Extreme metal band Cradle Of Filth have enlisted a new six-stringer. A social media update from the group, led by vocalist Dani Filth, reads:
“Welcome to the band, Joff! Three shows into the Majestic In Death US Tour 2026 and we feel it about time to introduce the new guitarist in Cradle Of Filth. Please join us in officially welcoming to the band Joff Bailey. Joff has already worked on the forthcoming album and now begins his touring adventures with the Filth!”
Joff issued the following statement:
“Well… the cat’s outta the bag now…
I’m beyond excited and very very proud to announce that I have succumbed to the dark side of the force and joined the ranks of the wretched hive of scum and villainy known as Cradle Of Filth!
Currently blazing our way across the States on the Majestic In Death Tour!
Teenage me back in ’98, having just had my head guillotined clean off by Cruelty And The Beast, never would have dreamt that I would one day end up sharing the stage with such a fine and upstanding bunch of legendary classy bastards!
A heart-felt and SINcere thank you to Dani Filth and the rest of the lads for the oppertunity and for making me feel so welcome. Grateful doesnt even cover it Lads… Thank you.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible… My long suffering Mrs, me Mum, me Dad (R.I.P. hope ya boy did ok), Kurgan and Hendix-Rose, Scott Atkins, my Savage Messiah brothers (who have been so supportive! Thanks guys!), Schecter Guitars, Mark at Westside Distribution, ENKI USA, Stringjoy, and anyone else I may have forgotten as I’m still spinning a little.
Big fuckin shout out to the Crewdle for absolutely being cool as fuck!
And lastly and big hello to all the Filthlings out there that are ready to crack some fuckin skulls with me and the boys!
Let’s Fackin Av It!!!!
Just goes to show that true grit, determination and hard work really does pay off!
Stay tuned for more!”
(Source: www.bravewords.com)