After more than a decade shaping the sound of melodic death metal with Æther Realm, guitarist Donny Burbage is now bringing his skills full-time to one of death metal’s most iconic bands, Cradle of Filth. In this exclusive interview, he shares the moment he found out Cradle wanted him, how his former bandmates reacted, and the challenges of adapting to their blackened symphonic style.
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Burbage also looks back on his favorite memories from over 10 years in Æther Realm, compares the two genres from a player’s perspective, and reveals the hardest song of his career so far. Whether you’re into sweeping melodic riffs or dark, theatrical metal, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, humor, and insight from one of metal’s most versatile guitarists.
