: 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 video is set in a dark, underground venue where the band performs for a seated audience. : A second version exists in the UK,
: Nominated for Best Breakthrough Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Production and Recognition Director : Richard Ayoade
: Halfway through the song, the werewolf's "performance" turns violent as it transforms further and attacks the audience and the band.
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
: 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.