In a scene that blurred the lines between a pop concert and a heavy metal mosh pit, Ed Sheeran sent the BST Hyde Park festival into a tailspin with a truly unexpected guest appearance. The chart-topping singer-songwriter, known for his gentle acoustic melodies, unleashed his inner metalhead during extreme metal band Cradle of Filth's set on Saturday.
Chaos erupted the moment Sheeran, sporting a wide grin and the band's own t-shirt, bounded onto the stage. What followed was a masterclass in musical whiplash, as the king of soft pop joined the kings of gothic metal for a brutal rendition of their classic track, ‘Nymphetamine Fix’.
Security Scramble and Fan Bewilderment
Eyewitnesses reported a moment of pure confusion as security teams, presumably primed for a calm Ed Sheeran set, were caught completely off guard. The sight of the ‘Shape of You’ star sharing a microphone with the corpse-painted, growling frontman Dani Filth was not in the day's playbook.
Fan-shot videos quickly spread across social media, capturing the surreal spectacle. The crowd's reaction was a mixture of roaring applause, laughter, and sheer disbelief. For many, it was the most memorable crossover event of the summer festival season.
Dani Filth Hails the 'Absolute Pleasure'
Despite the on-stage mayhem, the collaboration was a pre-planned and joyous affair. Speaking after the unforgettable performance, Cradle of Filth's iconic frontman, Dani Filth, couldn't contain his enthusiasm.
“It was an absolute pleasure,” Filth declared. “It was great fun. He's a really, really nice guy. He's a massive fan... He asked if he could come on. It's great because it's not your obvious choice, is it? But he was word-perfect.”
Filth also revealed that Sheeran's fandom runs deep, with the pop megastar owning a rare, signed box set of the band's early work, proving his metal credentials are legit.
This unexpected partnership highlights Sheeran's genuine and eclectic taste in music, reminding everyone that even the world's biggest pop stars have a heavy side. The event at Hyde Park will undoubtedly go down as one of the most bizarre and brilliant moments in recent UK music history.
