Blockheads Signs To Relapse Records

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Relapse Records) Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of French grindcore activists BLOCKHEADS.

Formed 20 years ago, BLOCKHEADS (Xav - vocals, Fred - guitar/vocals, Nico - drums/vocals & Eric - bass/vocals) have unleashed four full-lengths in addition to numerous splits, comps and DVDs. Early 2013 will see the release of their long awaited fifth LP and first full-length in over six years via Relapse! The band commented on the signing:

"Before being a band, we are first music lovers and the fact that we are fans of so many bands/records that Relapse released in the past makes us so happy and honored to join the roster. We're motivated more than ever and can't wait the release of our next album to get in the van and grind on stage".

Additionally, the band has been confirmed for Europe's premiere grindcore festival Obscene Extreme in the Czech Republic and will be appearing at numerous other festivals. A complete listing of dates is included below.

Updated BLOCKHEADS news / album information will be made available at the Relapse Records website: RELAPSE.com and the BLOCKHEADS official site, Facebook page and MySpace page.