Heads Will Roll

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About Heads Will Roll

"Heads Will Roll" is a song by American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released as the second single from their third studio album, It's Blitz! (2009). The CD and 7-inch singles were released in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2009. The song is sung from the viewpoint of the Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The song was remixed by Canadian DJ A-Trak, which has been the most notable and popular remix of the song, and later by an online American artist named JVH-C. The latter has been used in Internet memes extensively, notably meme remixes. 


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2016
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Release Details
"Heads Will Roll" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs is from their third studio album "It's Blitz!" released in 2009. The song was remixed by A-Trak in February 2010.
Influence
The A-Trak remix of "Heads Will Roll" has become an iconic dance music track that has heavily influenced the electronic music scene.
Music Video
The music video directed by Richard Ayoade features the band playing at a spooky underground venue where a dancing werewolf appears and as it howls, heads start to roll.
Song Content
The song is renowned for its balance of rock and dance music elements, combining an electro beat with punky vocals.
Film Appearances
The A-Trak remix of the song was featured in the 2012 film 'Project X' contributing to its popularity.
Chart Success
Upon release, the remix had notable chart success in the UK, Netherlands and Australia.
A-Trak's Career Boost
The success of the remix was a pivotal moment in A-Trak's career, establishing him as a prominent figure in the dance music industry.
Pitchfork Rating
"Heads Will Roll" was given an 8/10 rating by Pitchfork, displaying its critical recognition.
Writing Credit
The song was written by all the three members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Karen O, Nick Zinner, and Brian Chase.
Festival Hit
Over the years, the A-Trak’s remix version has become a festival hit and is played by many DJs around the world.
Awards
The album which features the song "Heads Will Roll", "It's Blitz!", was nominated for the Best Alternative Music Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
Inspiration
Singer Karen O was reportedly inspired by Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' while working on the song and music video.
Unique Artwork
The single's artwork, a painted heart with a chrome finish, was done by SSION, a band and art collective from Kansas City, fronted by Cody Critcheloe.

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