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That Time Arcade Fire's Win Butler Fell Off Stage In His Giant Head

The trick to not falling is to not really move around... right, got it

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We always had an inkling it'd be a tad difficult for the Arcade Fire crew to wear those papier mâché heads they've become famous for around on stage - now their frontman Win Butler has confirmed it.

When asked whether he'd ever fallen over with the head on in an article with BBC News (via NME), Butler replied: "I did in a rehearsal but I've figured it out now - the hard way. You can't move around too much."

He also talked about the difficulties in playing guitar with it on.

"Oh man! It's tough. You really have to know what you're doing because you can only see through the nose holes," Butler said.

Right, still doesn't sound like something we would try but props to Butler and his pals for making papier mâché hipster cool.

Watch the band's latest - and somewhat controversial - video for single We Exist: