Music / NewsMusic / NewsRobert Pattinson makes surprise cameo on Death Grips albumThe Twilight actor is credited in the liner notes for ‘Government Plates’ShareLink copied ✔️December 1, 2014December 1, 2014TextThomas Gorton Last year, Robert Pattinson was snapped alongside Death Grips and Beyoncé in possibly the weirdest group photo in showbiz. Were Death Grips getting into acting? Soundtracking a Twilight sequel? Writing songs with Bey? This weekend, an observant Redditor shed some light on the situation by spotting a credit for one "Rob Pattinson" in the vinyl liner notes for "Birds", a track off the third Death Grips album Government Plates. Apparently drummer Zach Hill recorded Pattinson playing guitar on his iPhone and then sampled it for the track. via Reddit user 513515141 Government Plates was released in November 13 last year as a free download with 900 copies of the record released on vinyl for Record Store Day on November 28. Death Grips announced their split earlier this year, but you can console yourself by listening to "Birds" featuring R-Pattz below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE2Slimey isn’t here to be a meme artist: ‘I want a fucking Grammy’ Nourished by Time: ‘Music should be fun – but it can’t be fun all the time’K-pop has an AI problemCoals are kickstarting Poland’s dream pop sceneEvilgiane’s camera roll from his tour with Snow StrippersFinnish alt-pop star Pehmoaino: ‘Art helps us survive this dark country’10 great albums you may have missed in the last three monthsLamb is making ‘electronic lyrical’ music that sounds like no one elseArabic shoegaze duo Kiss Facility speak a language deeper than words‘Nazis can’t dance’: Photos from London’s House Against Hate protest rave5 tracks you can’t miss from March 2026ADL: The best and worst tracks on Yeat’s new albumEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy