Headkase
Band members
- Line-Up
- Todd Hansen (drums)
- Raleigh Valemont (lead guitar)
- Tristan Sykes (rhythm guitar)
- Brett Hansen (keyboard)
- Dylan Kreis (bass)
- Nathan 'Nutty' Spotswood (vocals)
Websites
Formed
Brisbane, QLD, 2001
Band information
Headkase is a hard rock/metal band from Brisbane, Australia formed in 2001 and known for their theatrical and energetic stage shows often including circus-themed costumes, masks and facepaint. Notable for combining many different musical styles (metal, jazz, techno, salsa, swing, and circus music, among others) the band's sound is frequently compared to acts like Mr. Bungle and Dog Fashion Disco, and has always been described by fans and reviewers as "circus-metal", a term which the band have chosen to use themselves as a description of their music.
They have supported Killing Joke, Skinlab and Jerk along with Blood Duster, Devolved and Testeagles, as well as performances at festivals including Overcranked 2006 and Rapid 2002 and 2005.
Headkase released a demo/EP titled The Beginning in 2001, followed by their full-length studio album The Worm County Circus in early 2009, which was mastered by Dave Neil (whose other mastering work includes releases by Devolved, The Butterfly Effect, Melodyssey and Kate Miller-Heidke).
Drummer Todd Hansen is also currently a member of The Berzerker, KcaveMen, The Wrath, and Finnish band Dizeaze. He is also well known for his work with From These Wounds, Beijing Tank, Happy Camper, and as a brief fill-in touring drummer for American deathcore band As Blood Runs Black during their UK tour in 2008. Keyboard player Brett Hansen (brother of Todd) has been a permanent member of avant-garde noise group Silent Partners since 2002, and was known for his work with ambient quintet Marlinchen before their demise in 2007.
Discography
Album:
| 2008 | The Worm County Circus | self release |
EPs:
| 2001 | The Beginning | self release |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Cocaine And Caffeine" | Devolution Magazine: Essential Summer Listening | Devolution | |
| 2007 | "Murdered And Dumped In The Willow" | Before the Calm Returns | Independent |
