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Ed Sheeran Is ‘Not Opposed To’ Making A Death Metal LP

Ed Sheeran has shown a flair for rock as evident with his single “Blow” featuring Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars, but the pop star isn’t against dipping his toe into…

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Ed Sheeran has shown a flair for rock as evident with his single "Blow" featuring Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars, but the pop star isn't against dipping his toe into darker rock waters.

Sheeran told U.K.'s The Sun, "I was really into death metal as a kid. I listened to Cradle of Filth and Slipknot and all that stuff. I’m not saying I could ever step into that world. I learnt all those riffs on guitar as a kid. That’s something I’ve never thought about doing – but something I would not be opposed to creating."

Whether or not Sheeran would actually release a death metal album is anyone's guess. However, Cradle of Filth singer Dani Filth caught wind of Sheeran's comments, and he didn't seem to oppose the idea.

"I’ll believe it when I see it," wrote Filth on Instagram. "Fellow Suffolk lad could come good in the end. ‘Dracula’s Castle On The Hill’ anyone?"

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights