Joff Bailey officially joins Cradle of Filth as guitarist
Author Benedetta Baldin - 5.5.2026
Guitarist Joff Bailey has officially joined Cradle of Filth as a long-term replacement for Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, as per theprp. Shortly after his wife Zoe Marie Federoff left the band mid-tour last year, the latter musician notably broke away from the group. A lawsuit was launched last autumn as a result of the couple’s verbal altercation with Dani Filth, the leader of Cradle of Filth, and the band’s management. Bailey joined the band from the power metal group Savage Messiah. According to the post below, he has also contributed to Cradle of Filth‘s upcoming 15th studio album.