Zoë Marie Federoff, who joined CRADLE OF FILTH in 2022 as the band’s keyboardist and backing vocalist, has announced her departure from the group.
In a statement shared earlier today, Federoff wrote: “It is with deep regret I share that for personal reasons I am unable to continue this tour and continue in general with CRADLE OF FILTH. Please respect my privacy and my family’s privacy. I will answer no further questions. Be kind to my successor. I wish her and my now former bandmates well.
“At least, like Roy Khan said over a decade ago, God was there after all.
Yours,
Zoë”
Federoff played a prominent role on CRADLE OF FILTH’s latest studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, which was released in March 2025.
Earlier this year, in January, she tied the knot with CRADLE OF FILTH guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda. Šmerda remains a member of the band.
At the time of writing, CRADLE OF FILTH has not issued an official statement regarding Federoff’s departure or who will be stepping in as her replacement.
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