Headwreck Share Dynamic New Single ‘Plan Z’

Brisbane alternative metal outfit Headwreck kick off the new year with a fresh new belter, Plan Z, releasing just in time for their national tour supporting Windwaker, Thousand Below (US) and Diamond Construct throughout February. Tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines.

Plan Z is catchy from the get go, showcasing guitarist and clean vocalist Jamo Benadie‘s impressive range against a glitch-heavy instrumental and harsh vocals from frontman Connor Hickman. The song comes paired with a nostalgic video clip by drummer and in-house videographer Colby Horton in collaboration with Deadend Visuals, sharing a glimpse into each members personality and experimenting with 90s-inspired graphics. “For the video, Colby wanted to push the envelope even further and teamed up with Adelaide creative Nevenko Sarunic of Deadend Visuals to turn Headwreck into a video game,” says the band.

“After two successful videos in 2024 (Buzzsaw and LOW BLOW!), Colby wanted to create something even more visually striking and more authentic than before. The whole music video was filmed in Connor’s house and we filmed it all DIY in his living room. We incorporated a bunch of bedroom shots inside of each members house to give a glimpse into who we truly are. Whether that’s through decor, clothing, props or just the way we interact with the camera, everything you see is truly Headwreck.” 

Plan Z joins previous singles LOW BLOW! and Buzzsaw in teasing a larger release slated for later this year, produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, The Last Martyr, RinRin). Headwreck’s new collection drops the ‘tough guy’ act and sees them embrace their most genuine and goofy selves both sonically and visually, enjoying the music they make and the bonds they’ve created. Both tracks were received incredibly well, with LOW BLOW! coined Feature Video on Rage and Buzzsaw featuring as Rage’s Wild One upon release as well, making Metal Hammer‘s ‘Tracks Of The Week’ list and featuring on national television on a Channel 7 Friday night Football game.

Headwreck is Connor Hickman (vocals), Jamo Benadie (guitar/vocals), Colby Horton (drums) and Dayne Paix (bass/vocals). The band is a collaborative effort of four likeminded individuals striving to carve their own unique mark in the Australian alternative music community.

Headwreck paved their way with their eclectic sound and performance, combining melodic hardcore and electronic influences mixed with well-written, pop inspired hooks and lyrical content. Since their inception they’ve secured a place as Unearthed feature artist, had numerous plays across multiple triple j programs and community radio, featured on editorial playlists on both Spotify and Apple Music and have sold out their own headliners. They’ve played shows with the likes of We Came As Romans (US) and Invent Animate (US), Story Of The Year (US), Paledusk (JPN), Thornhill, Stepson, Inertia and more and have embarked on multiple tours across the nation.

Don’t miss Headwreck touring Australia in February. Plan Z is available now and streaming everywhere.