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10 Cradle of Filth Lyrics Questions | Music Trivia Quiz

Here are 10 multiple choice questions about Cradle of Filth's lascivious lyrics.

A multiple-choice quiz by ragnarok7038. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ragnarok7038

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,435

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Fill in the name: "_________, is my love in vein, when thy tears bleed sweeter than the midsummer rain?" Hint

Ereshkigal

Eliabeth

Lucretia

Erzsebet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous Edgar Allen Poe character is alluded to in the "Bathory Aria"? Hint

The Raven

The Conqueror Worm

Ligeia

Roderick Usher

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Question 3 of 10

3. Finish the lyric: "I saw in a new moon,
With Her scent on my breath,
But then all too soon,
____________________." Hint

Came the cold chill of death

Came tragedy, no less

Came nefariousness

Came the hunger for flesh

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song does not directly speak the name of Elizabeth Bathory? Hint

Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids

Funeral in Carpathia

Mother of Abominations

Thirteen Autumns and a Widow

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "Lord Abortion" the lyric goes "Horrorscopes, my diorama, a twelve part (__________) psychodrama..." Fill in the parantheses. (Not sung in song) Hint

unamed

six-pointed

so far

thirteen year

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the lyrics of "The Principal of Evil Made Flesh" which diety is not invoked? Hint

Ahriman

Artemis

Baphomet

Bastet

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Question 7 of 10

7. "From ________, to _________, ____________ to __________ feasts." From the song "English Fire", fill in the missing words. Hint

Bealtaine, Imbolg, Samhain, Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh, Imbolg, Bealtaine, Samhain

Imbolg, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh, Samhain

Samhain, Lughnasadh, Imbolg, Bealtaine

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is not a lyric from a song covered by Cradle of Filth? Hint

Conceived in the eyes of a secret

Lay down your souls to the gods rock 'n roll

If there's a God then why has he let me die?

The days have come when steel will rule

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the song: "Deranged, uncaged,
We rage like a plague through this age of greed,
Sowers of discord, growing wars to reap,
A terrible crop to beat a vicious retreat".
Hint

Iscariot

Unbridled at Dusk

Haunted Shores

Scorched Earth Erotica

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these songs has lyrics? Hint

A Mordant Liquor of Tears

The Graveyard by Moonlight

Painting Flowers White Never Suited My Palette

Desire in Violent Overture

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Fill in the name: "_________, is my love in vein, when thy tears bleed sweeter than the midsummer rain?"

Answer: Lucretia

This lyric is from the album "Dusk and Her Embrace", from the eponymous song.

2. Which famous Edgar Allen Poe character is alluded to in the "Bathory Aria"?

Answer: Roderick Usher

The lyrics are: "Benighted like ill-fated Usher, the house of Bathory shrouded 'neath grief's dark facade." Though ravens are mentioned, they are general ravens and not "The Raven." "The Raven" is referred to in "An Enemy Led the Tempest on "Damnation and a Day". Ligeia is made referrence to in "A Gothic Romance". The Conqueror Worm is alluded to in "The Promise of Fever."

3. Finish the lyric: "I saw in a new moon, With Her scent on my breath, But then all too soon, ____________________."

Answer: Came the hunger for flesh

This song comes from the "Midian" album.

4. What song does not directly speak the name of Elizabeth Bathory?

Answer: Mother of Abominations

"Mother of Abominations" makes no reference to Elizabeth Bathory. It is based on Lovecraft's fiction. "Funeral in Carpathia" is Cradle of Filth's first song to use Elizabeth Batohry's name. "Thirteen Autumns and a Widow" and "Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids" are from the "Cruelty and the Beast" album, a concept album romanticising the character of Elizabeth Bathory.

5. In "Lord Abortion" the lyric goes "Horrorscopes, my diorama, a twelve part (__________) psychodrama..." Fill in the parantheses. (Not sung in song)

Answer: so far

This is present in the lyric booklet printed with the "Midian" album. It is not sung in the lyrics.

6. In the lyrics of "The Principal of Evil Made Flesh" which diety is not invoked?

Answer: Ahriman

"To the name of Baphomet...
Artemis, Bastet, Astarte."

7. "From ________, to _________, ____________ to __________ feasts." From the song "English Fire", fill in the missing words.

Answer: Imbolg, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh, Samhain

"From Imbolg to Bealtaine,
Lughnasadh to Samhain feasts,
I heard her lament as season's blent,
Together a chimerical beast."

8. Which of these is not a lyric from a song covered by Cradle of Filth?

Answer: The days have come when steel will rule

"The days have come when steel will rule" is from "Circle of the Tyrants" by Celtic Frost. It was never covered by Cradle of Filth. "Conceived in the eys of a secret" is from Ozzy's "Mr. Crowley" and was covered on the "Nymphetamine" album. "If there's a God then why has he let me die?" is from "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden and is covered on the "Cruelty and the Beast" album. "Lay down your souls to the gods rock 'n roll" is from the Venom song "Black Metal" and is also covered on "Cruelty and the Beast".

9. Name the song: "Deranged, uncaged, We rage like a plague through this age of greed, Sowers of discord, growing wars to reap, A terrible crop to beat a vicious retreat".

Answer: Scorched Earth Erotica

This song appeared on the "Bitter Suites to Succubi" album.

10. Which of these songs has lyrics?

Answer: Desire in Violent Overture

All of these except "Desire in Violent Overture" are instrumentals. "Desire in Violent Overture" can be found on "Cruelty and the Beast".

Source: Author ragnarok7038

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