Overview

• In an Instagram post, Dani Filth apologized for oversharing personal details, called the allegations of theft and exploitation false, and said any disputes should be handled off social media.
• Marek “Ashok” Šmerda replied with a detailed statement criticizing Filth’s tone and use of personal matters, disputing claims related to a miscarriage, and saying he asked to remove his compositions, including the Ed Sheeran collaboration, from upcoming releases.
• Zoë M. Federoff and Šmerda exited during the South American tour after citing low pay, high stress, and years of unprofessional behavior by those above them.
• Cradle Of Filth announced Šmerda would not play the remaining dates and vowed not to cancel South American shows, with a temporary guitarist being flown in.
• Filth previously said Kelsey Peters would handle keyboards and backing vocals for the rest of the tour.