Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (official Music Video) May 2026

: A second version exists in the UK, which replaces the more "violent" ending with repeated clips of confetti falling on the band to make it more broadcast-friendly. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Official Music Video)

: To maintain a stylized "horror mockery" tone, the video replaces traditional blood with red glitter and confetti . By the end, even the band members are depicted as "dismembered," with Karen O famously continuing to sing while her severed head lies on the floor. Production and Recognition Director : Richard Ayoade. Release Date : Premiered on NME on May 26, 2009. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Official Music Video)

: The focal point is a werewolf who appears on stage and performs a dance routine heavily inspired by Michael Jackson , specifically referencing "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" with its use of lighted floor squares and signature moves. : A second version exists in the UK,

The official music video for the 2009 hit "Heads Will Roll" is a stylized, horror-themed dance floor anthem directed by Richard Ayoade (known for The IT Crowd and Submarine ). Released as part of their third studio album, It's Blitz! , the video blends indie-rock energy with a campy, supernatural slasher aesthetic. Video Premise and Visual Style Production and Recognition Director : Richard Ayoade

: Nominated for Best Breakthrough Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.