Severed Heads, an experimental electronic music group, emerged from the burgeoning underground scene of Sydney, Australia in the late 1970s. Pioneered by Tom Ellard along with a variety of other members that fluctuated over the years, the band became known for their avant-garde approach to music, combining tape loops, samples, and synthesized beats with a defiantly DIY ethic. Severed Heads forged a unique path through the evolving landscape of electronic music, often leaning into the darker and more absurdist sides of the genre. Their multimedia performances, complete with early computer graphics, were as much a part of their identity as their sonic experiments.

While never breaking into mainstream charts, Severed Heads developed a cult following with signature tracks like "Dead Eyes Opened." They stood out with their innovative use of technology and sound, particularly exemplified in albums such as "Come Visit the Big Bigot" and "Rotund for Success". The band's discography, noted for releases like "Propeller" and "Cuisine with Piscatorial," showcases their evolution from industrial noise to a more dance-oriented electronic style, often punctuated by Ellard's satirical and reflective lyrics. Even after their disbandment, Severed Heads' influence persists in the realms of industrial, ambient, and electronic music, with a legacy of pushing boundaries and challenging the conventions of the musical establishment.

Genres

Ambient Industrial

Experimental

Industrial

Industrial Rock

Minimal Wave

No Wave

Latest Release

Living Museum

Severed Heads

Album - 17 Tracks - Released September 26, 2019