Cradle Of Filth have hit out at Pope Benedict XVI's classical album.
Released on November 29, 'Music From The Vatican' features classical arrangements courtesy of The Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with the Pope reciting prayers on top.
In the latest edition of Metal Hammer magazine, the famous anti-religious rockers cast their critical eye over the religious record.
36-year-old singer Dani Filth said: “It can’t hold a candle to Metallica’s early work.”
Next month Slipknot review Cliff Richard (joke).
Rock stars against religion:
You can keep up to date with all the latest news from Gigwise by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.
Previous
Next
In 1998, English rockers Cradle of Filth headed to Rome for a show and decided to have a day trip to the Vatican. Never ones to shy away from controversy, the band members were adorning 'I Love Satan' t-shirts at the time. Within moments they were surrounded by armed Italian police who were outraged. Singer Dani Filth produced his laminate stage pass to prove his identity but it rubbed salt into the wound as it depicted a bloodied female figure nailed to the cross. They were detained for an hour for questioning but were eventually set free to perform their gig.
1 of 25
Previous
Next
The Single Women In Music: For The Guys.jpg)
The Single Men In Music: For The Ladies
Use A Condom This Valentines Day: Musicians And Their 'Love Child'
