Happy Birthday to our bassist Daniel Firth (aka Dougal McSporran) who turns 33 today! It’s always been a pleasure adventuring across the world with this fantastic creature. Though shy at first, he’s got a wicked sense of humour, a brilliant mind that makes you think harder upon discussion, absolutely not tolerance of horoscopes, and the hidden voice of an angel. As a collective of Cradle and metal fans around the world, please join me in wishing Dougal a very happy birthday today! Its pretty damn cool to say we’re in this band together, but it’s been much more an honour to call you my friend. Have a good one, Doogie! #danielfirth #cradleoffilth (at Brasília, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxzmb57Hb6-/?igshid=elxswt1hmqi5

After 3 cancellations since 2013 it was nice to finally get up on stage in Baltimore tonight and give the fans here some love with an extended set. Here is @danielfirthmusic and I just before stage time. Was a great night full of friends and laughs. Cheers, Baltimore! 💫 #cradleoffilth #danielfirth #lindsayschoolcraft (at Baltimore Soundstage) https://www.instagram.com/lindzriot/p/Bv8ZK91Aplq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18lw4xe87jb13

Four years ago today Cradle of Filth took a chance on me and it has been the chance of a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who has been there along the way. #cradleoffilth #lindsayschoolcraft #danifilth #richardshaw #ashok #danielfirth #martinskaroupka #napsentertainment #katvondbeauty #plastikwrap

Sending out a very happy birthday to @cradleoffilth bassist @danielfirthmusic today!!! Hope it’s a good one where ever you are and whatever you do! Hopefully there is no shortage of beer either. I believe this was the first photo we took together over 5 years ago somewhere in South America. Miss you already and see you next week in Greece! x #danielfirth #hbd

Two great days, meeting very nice people, sharing with the beauties @juli_bass and @xcreepitreal_ and living one of the best shows of my life 💜 @lindzriot such a beautiful voice and you're a really sweet person, @marek_ashok_smerda thanks for the talk, @richardshawguitarist you're so cool, was a pleasure to meet you, you were right, I loved your performance on stage 🤘 (remember to return and travel through Argentina, this's a beautiful country), @danielfirthmusic thank you for your performance and your likes 🤗 @marthus_drummer you're a genius in the drums and I don't forget @andrejoyzi your Spanish is very good, thanks for being so nice... thanks to everyone for the amazing show in Baires... And last but not least (obviously) @danifilthofficial my forever idol, thank you SO much, without you this happiness wouldn't be possible, I'll always admire you. Thanks CoF for being one of the best things that happened to me, 'til the next time (would be my third 😜), enjoy the rest of the tour guys🤘😍💜 PS: Venezuela's flag on the right is mine 💛💙❤ #ProudlyVenezuelan #CradleOfFilth #CryptorianaWorldTour #DaniFilth #LindsaySchoolcraft #RichardShaw #MartinMarthus #MarekŠmerda #DanielFirth #Vorterix #Friends #Concert #MetalBand #EnjoyingLife #BuenosAires #Argentina

With our friend Vendy after our set last night. Thank you so much More Than Fest! #cradleoffilth #danifilth #lindsayschoolcraft #martinskaroupka #ashok #richardshaw #danielfirth #morethanfest (at Zvolen)

I finally get to see these buttheads again in just a few days. I've missed them and their shenanigans. (Not the tour smells though..) #cradleoffilth #bromance #lindsayschoolcraft #danifilth #richardshaw #ashok #martinskaroupka #danielfirth #newalbum #ihatepacking