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

Richard Ayoade (known for The IT Crowd and Submarine ).

The video’s conclusion is as iconic as its lead singer. After the band is seemingly murdered, the camera reveals Karen O still singing—despite being completely decapitated. Her severed head and torso continue to belt out the chorus, embodying the song’s unrelenting energy. Fast Facts Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Official Music Video)

More details on the (like the famous A-Trak version). A look at other Richard Ayoade-directed music videos. Richard Ayoade (known for The IT Crowd and Submarine )

The Glitzy Massacre: A Deep Dive into "Heads Will Roll" When the dropped the official music video for "Heads Will Roll" in May 2009, they weren't just releasing another indie-sleaze anthem—they were delivering a masterclass in stylized, comedic horror. Directed by the brilliant Richard Ayoade , the video perfectly mirrors the song’s evolution from garage punk roots into a synth-heavy "punk disco" sound. A Werewolf’s Night Out Her severed head and torso continue to belt

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