Headkase
Info: Headkase are an original six-piece band from Brisbane, Australia which could be described as "circus-metal with a techno twist" or "industrial/techno flavoured circus-metal". Founded in February 2001, Headkase have performed with the likes of Skinlab (USA), Killing Joke (UK), Suns Owl (Japan), 8 Foot Sativa (NZ), Jerk, The Testeagles, Devolved, Fort, Lump, Razel, Alarum, Flesh Mechanic.
Press:
"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
Band Members:
Vocals – Nutty Spotswood
Bass – Dylan DK Star
Rhythm Guitar – Tristan Sykes
Lead Guitar – Raleigh Valemont
Drums – Toddy Hansen
Keyboard – Brett Hansen
Similar Artists: Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Vicious Hairy Mary, Dog Fashion Disco, System of a Down, Slipknot, Secret Cheifs 3, Rammstein, Darth Vegas, Mushroomhead
Influences: Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Rammstein, Slipknot, Ministry, The Bird, Fear Factory, Soulfly, System of a Down, Portishead, NIN, Pantera, Napalm Death + above
Links:
"Where the Blood May Lead" video clip has aired nationally on ABC's "RAGE" and is available for download at http://www.bretthansen.net/headkasevideo/
- Demo tracks can be downloaded from http://www.mp3.com.au/Headkase/
Website:
http://www.headkase.net
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