Headkase
Brisbane, QLD

Headkase are an original 6-piece band from Brisbane, Australia. They could be described as "circus-metal with a techno twist". While they play largley to a gothic audience, their high-energy shows are especially enjoyed by fans of Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Vicious Hairy Mary, Dog Fashion Disco, and other such abstract bands combining many styles of music to create something a little fresher than your average metal band.

The members of Headkase are Nutty Spotswood (vocals), Dylan DK Star (bass), Tristan Sykes (rhythm guitar), Raleigh Valemont (lead guitar) Toddy Hansen (drums) and Brett Hansen (keyboard).

Influences include Fantomas, Rammstein, Mr. Bungle, Slipknot, Ministry, The Bird, Hybrid, Fear Factory, Soulfly, System of a Down, Portishead, NIN, Pantera, Napalm Death, and many more.

Headkase are very theatrical in their approach to live performances, believing that an entertaining visual show enhances the music. If people only want to hear the music, they can listen to the CDs. There's no point attending a show just to see a group of people on stage in street clothes churning out their songs while looking at their feet. Costumes, colour, high energy, audience participation and fun makes for a good night of entertainment.

Headkase have performed at various venues and events in Brisbane and supported bands including SKINLAB (USA), KILLING JOKE (UK), SUNS OWL (Japan), 8 FOOT SATIVA (NZ), JERK, THE TESTEAGLES, and DEVOLVED. Headkase's "Where the Blood May Lead" video clip aired nationally on ABC's "RAGE" programme.

"The six-piece belt out a unique brand of eerie carnival-styled metal, combining the industrial effects of a keyboard with pulsating drumbeats". Maree Bedford - Time Off Magazine

"Their style of death metal meets Mr. Bungle got some response from the crowd, which had almost doubled by the end of their 30 minute opening set." Simon Milburn - Rave Magazine

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