CRADLE OF FILTH have announced the addition of guitarist Joff Bailey to their line-up.

Bailey is known for his long-standing role in Savage Messiah, and steps in following the departure of Marek “Ashok” Šmerda last year, which was accompanied by widely reported internal tensions and issues within the band.

CRADLE OF FILTH frontman and sole remaining original member Dani Filth commented on the addition of Bailey as follows:

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!