was released, and was packaged in a hard box containing: A second disc of bonus tracks and demos (including "Adest Rosa Secreta Eros", an exclusive track not available on any other edition of the album) DVD – the promo video for "Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned)" plus a documentary on the making of the video A 64-page hardback book containing band photos, musings and artwork An exclusive T-shirt available only in this box A limited edition lenticular 3D image of the album cover art Five photographic prints An official certificate of authenticity from the band Reception The album received a generally favourable response from critics. Thom Jurek at AllMusic wrote that it "is tightly focused, employing CoF's trademark orchestral and keyboard elements to fine effect, with wildly intense... blastbeats from Marthus Skaroupka, and screaming guitars... courtesy of Paul Allender and James McEllroy. The concentration on writing and arrangement is disciplined, with a strong set of dynamics, a terrific mix, and great production". PopMatters was very favourable, writing "With some of the best compositions of its career, the highest-quality lyrics in its history, and none of the misfires it has suffered in the past, Cradle of Filth has delivered one of the best extreme metal releases in recent memory". Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa sold 5,800 copies in its first week and debuted at position 99 on the Billboard 200 chart. Track listing Personnel Cradle of Filth Dani Filth – vocals, production Paul Allender – lead guitar James McIlroy – rhythm guitar Dave Pybus – bass Ashley Ellyllon – keyboards Martin Marthus Škaroupka – drums Additional personnel Mark Newby-Robson – orchestration Andy James – additional guitars Lucy Atkins – vocals Dora Kemp – backing vocals and choir Ralph Woodward – choir conductor and arranger Ruth McCabe, Tim Cutts, Craig Miller, Philippa Mann, Anna Asbach-Cullen – choir Technical personnel Scott Atkins – producer, engineer, mixing Doug Cook – producer, engineer Rupert Matthews – assistant engineer Andy Sneap – assistant engineer, mastering at Backstage Studios Natalie Shau – cover art Charts References 2010 albums Cradle of Filth albums Concept albums Nuclear Blast albums Peaceville Records albums