Now that’s raw talent.
Singer Matt Healy of The 1975 left adoring fans speechless at Madison Square Garden on Monday as he devoured a slab of raw meat on stage.
As part of Amazon Music event Das Haus — German for “the home” — the British band broadcast their live set via Twitch — and really gave viewers something to chew on as the 33-year-old musician ripped off his shirt, pretended to masturbate and then began wolfing down the meat.
What’s more: Famed British actress Denise Welch, who is Healy’s own mother, also got an eyeful that night. The 64-year-old tweeted a photo of herself alongside three other guests outside MSG, captioning with, “Oh what a night!”
It’s as yet unclear what kind of animal was butchered to create the “Love Me” crooner’s provocative prop, though the cut appears to be some variety of bone-in chop.
Nevertheless, concert-goers and viewers at home expressed bewilderment at his bizarre charade.
“Mom Dad, why is Matty Healy eating raw meat at the ‘1975’ show,” wrote one Twitter user, who shared footage of the shocking act. “Idk if it’s real meat also this was NOT my attempt at anti-1975 propaganda the show is genuinely good.”
“Matty pretended to masturbate, do push-ups and ate raw meat on stage and YET I’m not surprised,” said one fan.
“Rip to anyone going to this show with their parents,” joked another.
To that, Welch clapped back, “What about when you ARE the parent.”