by Miley Cyrus has unexpectedly sparked excitement among metal fans after sharing photos from her ‘Something Beautiful With Miley Cyrus’ premiere. The photos featured filmmaker Panos Cosmatos wearing a Blood Incantation t-shirt, as reported on her Instagram post.
The pop star shared her thoughts about the premiere experience in an emotional caption following the event at Tribeca Beacon Theatre.
“Seeing Something Beautiful on the big screen at Tribeca Beacon Theatre surrounded by the screams of the audience, was so worth every bit of effort lovingly labored into this visual album,” Cyrus wrote. “Tonight was emotional, deep, fun & fabulous. All my favorite things, but YOU the crowd were my absolute favorite of all. I love you.”
The inclusion of Cosmatos wearing the death metal band’s merchandise in her post quickly caught the attention of metal enthusiasts in the comments section.
Fans began speculating about potential collaborations. One commented “Tour with blood incantation please.” Another fan wrote: “Panos Cosmatos wearing a Blood Incantation shirt was the last thing I expected to see in a Miley Cyrus post. ‘You had my curiosity, now you have my attention.’”
Additional comments included “Blood Incantation feature coming soon?” Fans expressed their surprise and excitement at the unexpected crossover between pop and extreme metal.
This unexpected connection between Cyrus and the death metal scene becomes more intriguing when considering the artistic backgrounds of those involved in her latest project.
Panos Cosmatos, the filmmaker featured in the Blood Incantation shirt, brings a unique perspective to Cyrus’s visual album through his experience directing cult horror films. Bloody Disgusting reported that Cosmatos is known for his work on “Mandy,” a psychedelic horror film that has gained a devoted following among fans of experimental cinema. His involvement in Cyrus’s project suggests a deliberate artistic choice to blend mainstream pop with more underground aesthetic sensibilities.
The collaboration reflects Cyrus’s broader artistic vision for “Something Beautiful.” She has described it as more than just a traditional album. Stereogum noted that the project is a visual album inspired by Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” This indicates Cyrus’s intention to create a conceptual work that transcends typical pop music boundaries. This ambitious approach aligns with the experimental nature often associated with both Cosmatos’s filmmaking and the extreme metal scene that Blood Incantation represents.
Cyrus has been vocal about her artistic intentions for the project. She expressed a desire to create meaningful cultural impact. Vinyl Me Please revealed that she aims to “medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music” and wants to be a “human psychedelic” for her audience. This philosophical approach to her art suggests that the Blood Incantation reference may not be entirely coincidental. It may be part of a broader exploration of different musical and cultural territories.
The crossover appeal between Cyrus’s mainstream audience and the underground metal community represented by Blood Incantation highlights the evolving nature of musical boundaries in contemporary culture. Blood Incantation is known for their technical death metal sound and cosmic themes. They represent a niche but passionate fanbase that rarely intersects with pop music circles. This makes the connection all the more noteworthy for both communities.
The post has generated significant buzz among both Cyrus and Blood Incantation fans, highlighting an unexpected connection between mainstream pop and underground death metal.
