Dani Filth reveals: Cradle of Filth and the surprise Ed Sheeran collaboration!

The British extreme metal band Cradle of Filth is once again causing a stir: in a recent interview with vienna.at frontman Dani Filth has revealed exciting news about collaborating with pop star Ed Sheeran and the upcoming live album. “We just cross a line sometimes,” says Filth, while discussing the band’s creative freedom and emphasizing the importance of musical collaboration with Sheeran. Both artists hail from the same county of Suffolk and the connection between them goes back to the time when Sheeran worked in the studio where Cradle of Filth rehearsed. The joint song, which is considered a challenge for the band, may be released later this year.

The live album, titled Trouble and Their Double Lives, celebrates the band's return after two decades without a live documentary. Loud metalinjection.net It was a challenge to select the best pieces from a four-year world tour repertoire. The band wanted to present a diverse compilation that reflected their entire career, including songs from the legendary album “Cruelty and the Beast,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. “I think it has aged better because we had the opportunity to remix the sound,” Filth explained. These two projects show the band's tireless creativity in the music scene.

Bold musical marriage

Filth also commented on the special nature of the collaboration with Sheeran, which represents a bold move for both Cradle of Filth and the pop star. “It's probably a marriage made in hell, but also one made in heaven,” he explained, highlighting that the song features elements of both styles, including acoustic guitars and signature blast beats. This unusual merger is seen as an important step for Sheeran to expand his musical horizons and diversify his position in the music industry. The result of this collaboration could be a remarkable single for a good cause, which could be released as early as summer.