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One Shot: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Heads Will Roll brings Glitter, Gore, and the Werewolf Groove

Oct 16, 2025

About This Episode

Rewind & React keeps the Halloween spirit going with one of the most stylishly spooky videos of the 2000s: “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Adam and Rob break down this blood-splattered dance party that blends horror, humor, and glitter into one unforgettable fever dream.

Here’s what we’re covering:

  • The disco-dancing werewolf that’s part Michael Jackson tribute, part B-movie chaos
  • How the glowing stage floor, sequined jacket, and hat pay homage to Michael Jackson’s legendary Billie Jean performance
  • The wild use of confetti instead of blood and why it makes the violence feel both playful and surreal
  • Director Richard Ayoade’s clever mix of absurdity and art, and how it fits his signature offbeat style
  • The subtle commentary on art, performance, and creation: why the band keeps “playing” even as chaos unfolds
  • How the synth-heavy soundtrack and 80s horror aesthetics tie back to the Thriller era

Plus, Adam and Rob play a special Halloween trivia round: Yeah Yeah Yeahs or Talking Heads? – – – where disco jackets, big suits, and synthwave confusion collide.

From red confetti to glowing drums, this episode celebrates the perfect balance of style, satire, and scream-worthy fun.

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