A conversation with James McIlroy (ex-Cradle of Filth/ Summon the Wolves) 

Listening now. So glad to get another COF interview.

Man, its soo good to see James and to hear his new band. Hes such a nice person! Hope that soon we will hear some more about Paul's new project too. And god, i just still cannot accept the fact that Stuart is gone

Well done! I met him at Ozzfest during a meet and great and then was able to chat with him a bit more as he was walking for a few minutes. Great guy! 🤘🏻

Wow, looking forward to this. watching now, cheers and thank you!

He is spot on about Rivers of Nihil. They get it. I too was stunned the first time i heard them and had Where Owls Know My Name on loop for quite some time. When it comes to full album playthroughs I often find myself going back to older works as they seem to have been crafted around an entire listening experience rather than spamming one single off a record. One that comes to mind is Moon in the Scorpio by Limbonic Art. What a magical experience that record is. Lengthy songs, but such a ride nonetheless! Hidden History of the Human Race by Blood Incantation is a recent one that stuck with me heavily. Anyways, what a great chat! I always look forward to these!

I've always loved Nymphetamine, Thorn, Darkly... I've always greatly appreciated James's work in Cradle. Darkly does indeed seem to be a forgotten album, but I listen to it as often as any other. I really like it

Great interview It's incredible how many points he raises' we all whom appreciate these subject matters have in common Same things jump out across the board' Great interview as always !

A welcome return of The Chronicles!

Thank you for doing these. I'm a huge cradle of Filth mark, and these are extremely interesting to me. Again, thank you, sir.

"YOU'RE WRONG, YOU GOT YOUR TIME LINE OF JAMES' TENURE IN THE BAND INCORRECT😠" 2003 Damnation and a Day was released, they were a 5 member piece for that album. That year they head-lined second stage American OZZFEST, I was there. I saw James as second guitar player, not knowing who he is. Just surprised they have a new member on stage that isn't on the album they are touring on. And stood in line get his autograph. Cheers, James.

I really like James when he was in cradle and really nice guy I met him after the show he played in Brisbane at the hifi I wish you can do one with Martin he was one of my favourite members of filth and my dying bride

Another great interview for the chronicles of filth! James seems like a really good guy.

Another really great interview! Super entertaining and genuine 🤘

Great stuff mate as always. cheers

Amazing interview! Keep them coming!

That's my favourite guitarist

You should add him to the podcast. He seems like a genuine person. You guys seem very much alike. I heard his new band pretty cool btw.

Nice interview. Good to hear James had the op and it's all good. Dani is the only "owner" of Cradle since Paul Allender left. All session musicians.

Hey Andrew, how are you? I hope all is well with you and yours. Thank you for another chapter in COF history! Tbh, Nymphetamine was the last COF album I bought. My last effort to follow the band closely, after the change with Midian. And I say this, without any disrespect to James (Germs Warfare) or the music on the album. On the contrary, not only does James seem like a great guy (as well as a great guitarist), but also the album, while not being a Dusk or a Cruelty, is quite good musically. He “combined” very well with Paul. It's fast, heavy, aggressive and the guitars are a wall of sound. In certain aspects I always liked Nymphetamine and Damnation and a Day more than Midian. Anyway, thank you Andrew for your work and thank you James for sharing your story.

🔥 ❤ 🔥 James McIlroy

Nice!

Whut he knows Diabolical Masquerade! Awesome!

I bought CRUELTY AND THE BEAST in 98. The year I graduated high school. I liked it, thought it was nuts, but because I lived in such an extremely rural area I knew nothing about them and did not follow what they were about and what they did from there. This was pre internet, I was busy working, doin substances and generally running myself into the ground. I didnt keep up with the " oughts". Somehow some years back I bumped into NYMPHETAMINE, Not only did I like it, I started to love it. So I ate up every bit of COF I can find, with absolutely no focus on fashion or what is cool or uncool for any particular era. I love everything CRADLE has ever done, more or less to varying degree's, like SLAYER or IRON MAIDEN. However, the albums since Paul left I like just a little bit less. Funny, because many people have heralded the last 3 releases as a " return to the proper form". Ok. They are still pretty awesome. But I love the Paul Allender years and the more thrash metal guitar oriented sound. Speakin of MAIDEN, I must admit I had a hard time digesting the BLAZE releases, once a band has had the mighty BRUCE DICKINSON, how can we be happy with anything else? Blaze deserves respect for giving it his best, but honesty dictates I admit that it didnt hit the mark. For me.

I remember one of his neck-through Ibanez guitars was for sale on ebay a couple of years ago. Should have snatched it. I think it went for just about under 2k Thanks for the interview(s) 🎉

Likable fella! He plays ibanez too which is the sensible choice. Get more james episodes for sure

Was wondering if u heard about jon kenedy?

If Robin and Gian don't want to get involved in these conversations, maybe Martin Foul and Adrian Erlandsson are more open.

Can ANYONE clear this up for me, is the EP called V (fifth) EMPIRE or VEMPIRE?

Andrew, had any luck with Robin & Gian ?

I like Mcllroy, it’s unfortunate that the albums they released in that era were their worst ones. Nymphetamine, Darkly, Thornography. IMO I saw him with Cradle in 2003 with Type O Negative

24:35 Brace yourselves for the upcoming shitshow collab w ed sheerin