The no-frills, metal-laced hardcore of Deathblow found existence in Winston-Salem, NC, through the summer of 2004 as a way to create music with an increase of of a note than simply pure, sonic brutality to the neighborhood scene. To take action, vocalist Paul Genet (Azazel, Aria) and drummer Jeremy Stowers (Azazel, End of most, Killwhitneydead) enlisted the abilities of bassist Josh Mclaughlin (Outrun the Surprise) and guitarist Chris Bedding (Seneca). Taking impact from famous brands Earth Problems, 108, Hatebreed, and Warzone, the people released their debut EP, Hit Back, in middle-2005 through Shut Casket Actions. Rounds of touring adopted before Deathblow installed with regional imprint Tragic Hero Information for the discharge of the early 2007 full-length, Thicker Than Bloodstream.