Harry Potter Star Takes Inspiration From Megadeth

Daniel Radcliffe, the star of Horns and Harry Potter tells Gigwise about the music he loves.

The film certainly has its grisly charms, and both leads are terrific - but what really excites Gigwise is the soundtrack, replete with tracks by David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Eels and Radcliffe's own pick The Shivers. To mark the release of Horns in cinemas, Gigwise chatted to the actor about taking inspiration from Megadeth, owning Pete Doherty's blood paintings and why he desperately wants to see BB King perform live.

Gigwise: You've said listening to Megadeth helped get you into character: what track in particular?
Daniel Radcliffe: "Sweating Bullets", specifically for the lines "Hello me, It's me again / You can subdue but never tame me" and "A dark black past is my / Most valued possession". It's an insane song and it sounds like a pyschopath talking to himself??_ and that was very helpful.

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