Attackhead was founded in Orange County, California in late 2002 by guitarist/singer Mark Chapman.  After numerous personnel changes, the band was finally complete  with drummer Brian Suminski, bassist David Dunn and guitarist George Portoulas.   The band members have a variety of musical influences from old school metal to death metal to Punk.

Attackhead strives to create an entertaining stage show, Along with a "Just like the CD" musical performance

Attackhead is described as Skull Crushing Heavy Metal with an Old School Edge.