Blockheads, a French grindcore band from Nancy, Lorraine, was formed in 1989. The group released their first demo, Haaashaastaak, in 1993 and followed it with their debut studio album, Last Tribes, in 1995. Blockheads gained traction through extensive touring, sharing the stage with notable acts such as Napalm Death and Entombed. Their second album, Watch Out, was released in 1998. In 2006, they released their fourth studio album, Shapes of Misery. They signed with Relapse Records in July 2012 and released their fifth studio album, This World is Dead, in 2013. The album featured 25 tracks and was well-received for its intense grindcore style. Blockheads continued to perform at major festivals such as Hellfest.
