Dead Head, a Dutch thrash metal band from Kampen and Zwolle, was formed in April 1989 by Tom van Dijk on bass and vocals, Robbie Woning on guitar, Ronnie van der Wey on guitar, and Hans Spijker on drums. Their sound was often compared to bands like Kreator and Dark Angel. The band's early releases included the demo Lethargy (1989) and The Festering (1990), which garnered attention and built a fanbase. In 1991, Dead Head released their debut album The Feast Begins at Dawn, followed by Dream Deceiver in 1993. The band toured extensively across Europe and Scandinavia, collaborating with acts like Carcass and Sadus. Subsequent albums include Kill Division (1999), Haatland (2005), and Depression Tank (2009). Their sixth album, Slave Driver, was released in 2022.
