Headhunter, a German metal band formed in 1989, was established by Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, following his departure from Destruction. The group initially consisted of Schmier on bass and vocals, Uwe "Schmuddel" Hoffmann on guitars, and Alex Holzwarth on drums. Their debut album, Parody of Life, was released in 1990 under Virgin Records, with Jörg Michael replacing Holzwarth during the recording process. The band's second album, A Bizarre Gardening Accident, followed in 1992, and their third, Rebirth, in 1994. Headhunter embarked on a Japanese tour in 1991 and faced setbacks due to Hoffmann's car accident in 1993. Financial difficulties led to the band's disbandment in 1997. In 2007, AFM Records acquired the rights to their albums, leading to a brief reunion. The group released Parasite of Society in 2008 and performed at Wacken Open Air but ceased activity shortly thereafter.
