Formation and The Great Disruptors (2008–2009) Having played with
Eddie Nappi (formerly of
Handsome) and
Norm Block (formerly of
Plexi) in the
Mark Lanegan Band (Nappi was also part of his previous group
Enemy) while also writing material with singer
Serrina Sims over the years, The group's name was taken from the
David Bowie song "
Sweet Head" with Van Leeuwen stating that "I think band names are becoming sillier and sillier. That song just seemed to encapsulate what we thought of ourselves." Commenting on how the group came to tour with Snow Patrol: They recorded their debut
EP, titled
The Great Disruptors, at Van Leeuwen's home studio before going on to play a show at the
London Barfly with recording and engineering by Van Leeuwen, Block In a November interview, Van Leeuwen hinted that should his commitments with Queens of the Stone Age clash with Sweethead, he would allow the group to continue with him switching to a writing and recording capacity until he could return: Serrina Sims stated in an interview that the group may record a new album in the first part of the new year, before the US release of the debut album in March 2010, and when Queens of the Stone Age release a new album and tour, Sweethead will reconvene and continue.
Descent to the Surface (2016–present) On April 8, 2016, the band released their second studio album,
Descent to the Surface. ==Members==