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HEADKASE

Freaking audiences out since 2001!

About Me

Headkase are an original 6-piece band from Brisbane, Australia, whose sound has been described as "industrial/techno flavoured circus-metal".
They've been performing theatrical and energetic stage shows since 2001, and are in post production stages of their debut album, "The Worm County Circus".
They've opened for such high profile acts as Skinlab (USA) and Killing Joke (UK), and performed at the 2006 Overcranked Festival and at Rapid Festival in 2002 and 2005.
Their sound is mostly compared to: Mr. Bungle, Dog Fashion Disco, Carnival In Coal, System of a Down, Slipknot, Chimaira, Meshuggah and Killswitch Engage.
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
"Headkase slam out a heavy set of metal tracks with keyboard effects, hammering drum beats, evil clown masks and a menacing stage demeanour" ... "by the closing track, 'Murdered And Dumped In The Willow', the punters are clearly oozing adrenalin."
Time Off Magazine
"Headkase brought their Slipknot meets Mr. Bungle nuttiness to the indoor stage" ... "one just had to admire their tight and powerful sound, their energy and showmanship."
Shaun Nancarrow - Rave Magazine
"Like a dirty bomb in Disneyland, Headkase have the potential to cause panic. The good sound and physical depth of the Paddington bunker provided a safe haven for the freak-metal act, with the genre traversing track Cocaine & Caffeine a highlight".
James Stafford - Rave Magazine
More mp3s can be downloaded at - http://www.mp3.com.au/headkase
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My Interests

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Member Since: 1/27/2005
Band Website: headkase.net (website currently down)
Band Members: Drums:
TODDY HANSEN


(The Berzerker; The Wrath; Happy Camper; Devilution; Leopard Street Droogs; Asceticism; Violent Green; From These Wounds; Beijing Tank; Western Decay; Minus Life; Plague of Man; Figurehead; Vulgar Display of Liquor - Dimebag tribute)

Lead Guitar:
RALEIGH VALEMONT


(Silent Partners; Acid Worm; Braisen Virtue; The Mevalonic; Aftermath; Kalliope; Weedkill; Shrapnel)

Rhythm Guitar:
TRISTAN SYKES


(Weedkill)

Keyboard:
BRETT HANSEN


(Silent Partners; Marlinchen; Boris)

Bass:
DYLAN DK STAR


(Mucus; Cronic; Tic; Comotised Spiders)

Vocals:
NUTTY D


(Silent Partners; Weedkill; Kalliope)

Influences: MR. BUNGLE, FANTOMAS, VICIOUS HAIRY MARY, DOG FASHION DISCO, CARNIVAL IN COAL, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, SECRET CHIEFS 3, RAMMSTEIN, DARTH VEGAS, MUSHROOMHEAD, MINISTRY, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, THE BIRD, FEAR FACTORY, FAITH NO MORE, SOILWORK, SOULFLY, PORTISHEAD, NIN, MEGADETH, SLAYER, JOE HISAISHI, KISS, PANTERA, CANNIBAL CORPSE, MURDERDOLLS, WEDNESDAY 13, CARCUS, VON GHERKIN, NAPALM DEATH, ALICE IN CHAINS, SUPERTRAMP, STEVE VAI, LIMPBIZKIT, PAPA ROACH, TESTEAGLES, DAMAGED, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, RONI SIZE, THE MARK OF CAIN, MASSIVE ATTACK, HYBRID, MESHUGGAH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CHIMAIRA.

HEADKASE have performed with:
SKINLAB (USA), KILLING JOKE (UK), SUNS OWL (Japan), 8 FOOT SATIVA (NZ), COG, BLOODDUSTER, FRANKENBOK, FIVE STAR PRISON CELL, JERK, INK, TESTEAGLES, DEAD INSIDE THE CHRYSALIS, DEVOLVED, ANXIETY WHISPERS, MORTAL SIN, FULL SCALE, FORT, LUMP, ALCHEMIST, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, FLESH MECHANIC, MINUS LIFE, HOLLOW, REPEAT OFFENDER, VIRGIN BLACK, JAPUNGA, SLEIGHT OF HAND, TOURETTES, MELODYSSEY, MAGIC DIRT, AVALON DRIVE, ALARUM, SUNK LOTO, PREFERENCE, KING MUNGI, TRUTH CORRODED, DAYSEND, DOUBLE DRAGON, FROM THESE WOUNDS, RAZEL.

Sounds Like: MR. BUNGLE, FANTOMAS, VICIOUS HAIRY MARY, DOG FASHION DISCO, CARNIVAL IN COAL, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, SECRET CHIEFS 3, RAMMSTEIN, DARTH VEGAS, MUSHROOMHEAD, MESHUGGAH, SYKOTIK SINFONEY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CHIMAIRA, INSANE CLOWN POSSE, LOLLIPOP LUST KILL.

HEADKASE - "Superfluous" @ Halloween Hellfest 2006 - Press Play button
Footage of Headkase playing "Superfluous" at Halloween Hellfest (at Her Majesty's Bar, Brisbane) in October 2006.

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Upcoming Events by Eventful...
Posted by HEADKASE on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:01:00 PST

Positive Reviews from the public!

Plenty of rotten stuff has been written about us over the years on all kinds of websites and forums... But deep within the woodwork, exists some positive feedback... And so here we present... Various ...
Posted by HEADKASE on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:10:00 PST

Todd Hansen in MX. Friday June 6, 2008.


Posted by HEADKASE on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:05:00 PST

TODDFEST BAND TIMES (Sun 8 June @ Step Inn)

TODDFEST BAND TIMES... The Berzerker - www.myspace.com/theberzerker - 11.40pm Headkase - www.myspace.com/headkasehq - 10.45pm The Wrath - www.myspace.com/thewrathrock - 10.00pm Devilution - www.myspac...
Posted by HEADKASE on Wed, 28 May 2008 01:53:00 PST

At Toddfest, HEADKASE are playing at....

At TODDFEST on Sunday the 8th of June (public holiday the next day)...Headkase are playing at around 10:45pm, right after The Wrath and just before The Berzerker. Venue: The Step Inn (formerly The Sha...
Posted by HEADKASE on Mon, 19 May 2008 06:04:00 PST

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Posted by HEADKASE on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:57:00 PST

Headkase on Facebook

    Become a fan of Headkase on Facebook. Headkase Musician 2 fans...
Posted by HEADKASE on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:06:00 PST

Check out our POSTER ALBUM!!!

Check out the Headkase Posters Album. A large collection of gig posters from as early as 2001. From smaller local gigs to larger support slots we played. Have a look and be sure to comment on a...
Posted by HEADKASE on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:19:00 PST

YouTube - Anyone got footage of THESE songs? ...

Hey everyone, Thanks to everyone who has posted video footage of Headkase on YouTube. There are a few videos of Deja Vous, Murdered and Dumped in the Willow, Superfluous, and Where the Blood May Lead ...
Posted by HEADKASE on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:44:00 PST

HEADKASE TO PLAY "ALL AGES" GIGS - SIGN THE PETITION

Headkase pretty much only get to play 18+ gigs, despite hundreds of requests for more all ages performances. Our applications to play all ages gigs are generally ignored or rejected by the promoters/o...
Posted by HEADKASE on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:52:00 PST