Formed: 1997
From:
Washington D.C.,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Pig Destroyer News
Below is our complete Pig Destroyer news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Brutal Assault Is Almost Here!!! Are You Going?
Here are some quotes from past attendees on YouTube:
"You go to Brutal once, you will fall in love instantly!" - @gybarni
"This is the best festival in the whole world! Can't wait for next year! <3" - @eveningwhispers13
"Best festival ever :D See you in BA 28!" - @AnsiSysX86
And the quotes go on and on...need more convincing? Watch the 2024 aftermovie below. More...
Bludgeoned By Deformity Premiere New Single
The newly formed brutal death metal outfit Bludgeoned By Deformity are set to unleash their debut EP, “Epoch Of Immorality”, on June 6th via Iron Fortress Records. Formed last year by Swank and Studebaker over a mutual love for mid-'90s and early-'00s East Coast death metal, the group delivers a ferocious homage to the genre’s roots. The EP features two notable guest spots:
Chris Basile of Pyrexia lends a guitar solo on “False Deliverance”, a fitting nod given the band takes its name from a Pyrexia track. Don Campan of Waking The Cadaver contributes guest vocals on “Extirpated Human Existence”.
The band features a lineup stacked with underground heavyweights: More...
Wormrot Premiere Live In-Studio Performance Video
Singaporean grindcore outfit Wormrot have shared a video capturing the live performance of their track “Outburst Of Annoyance.” The rendition was filmed during a session at TNT Studios and will appear on their upcoming live release, TNT, due out May 30th through Earache Records.
The band commented: More...
Scour Premiere New Music Video For “Blades”
With just over a month to go until the February 21st release of Gold, the debut album from black metal supergroup Scour, the band has now also premiered an official music video for their second single, “Blades”, streaming via YouTube for you now below.
Fronted by Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down, etc.), Scour also boasts members from renowned acts like ex-Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index and Pig Destroyer.
Scour Premiere New Single “Blades”
With just over a month to go until the February 21st release of Gold, the debut album from black metal supergroup Scour, the band has unveiled a second single, “Blades”, streaming via Spotify for you now below.
Fronted by Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down, etc.), Scour also boasts members from renowned acts like ex-Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index and Pig Destroyer.
Mammoth Grinder Premiere New Live Video
Mammoth Grinder (featuring members of Power Trip and others) are streaming a live video for their track “Undying Spectral Resonance.” The video was filmed by Mind Decay Productions during their September 08th, 2024 performance at Underground Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where they played alongside Nails and other acts. The track is also the title song from their upcoming EP, which Relapse Records is set to release on November 15th.
Additionally, the band has a release show scheduled for November 14th at the Black Cat in Washington, DC, where Pig Destroyer will be celebrating the anniversary of Terrifyer, with support from Genocide Pact and more.
Pig Destroyer Premiere Demo Version Of "Terrifyer"
Pig Destroyer have released the demo version of the title track from their third album, Terrifyer, ahead of the expanded deluxe 20th anniversary edition, set to drop on November 15th via Relapse Records. The special edition will feature remastered tracks and additional content, celebrating two decades of the album's impact on the deathgrind scene.
To commemorate the anniversary, the band will be performing a special show on November 14th at The Black Cat in Washington, DC. Joining them onstage will be Mammoth Grinder, Genocide Pact, and Entrail Asphyxiation.
Check out "Terrifyer" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Pig Destroyer Premiere New Track “Untitled”
Pig Destroyer will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their third studio album Terrifyer with a special reissue set to drop on November 15th via Relapse Records. The expanded edition now boasts 47 tracks and will be available in deluxe 4-LP, 2-LP, and 2-CD formats, featuring revamped artwork by the original artist Cris Crude. Both Terrifyer and its companion piece Natasha have been remastered for this release. A previously unreleased track titled "Untitled" is now available for streaming.
Frontman J.R. Hayes shared his thoughts on this extensive collection: More...
Brutal Assault Announces First Wave Of 2025 Bands
Brutal Assault Announces First Wave Of Bands To Play In 2025 To Include Gojira, Ministry, Obituary, Dimmu Borgir, Pig Destroyer, Suffocation, Unleashed plus others.
This year's festival just ended and it was incredible. If you've never been, we can't urge you enough to check it out!
Headline News
Former Pig Destroyer Sampler Passes Away
Former Pig Destroyer sampler Blake Harrison has tragically died at the age of 49. In recent years, he had been undergoing health problems and his partner revealed that his heart stopped after being treated for something relatively minor. She has also requested that speculation around his death stop and we will of course respect her wishes at this devastating time.
Harrison joined the band in 2006 and was credited for performing "noise" and samples. He appeared on the albums, "Phantom Limb," "Book Burner" and "Head Cage," as well as the live album, "Pornographers Of Sound: Live In NYC," before parting ways with the band in 2022. He was also known as a founding member of Hatebeak, the death metal band famously fronted by a South African grey parrot. Harrison had also made guest appearances for Misery Index, Rottenness and Sunrot.
Brutal Assault Unveils 23 Additional Bands
Legendary death metal act Carcass is set to make a triumphant return to the Fortress after a five-year hiatus. Joining them is Cytotoxin, promising an onslaught of toxic and brutal death metal. Death/goregrind force from Belgium Aborted will join the lineup alongside Sweden's Dark Tranquillity, renowned for their signature Gothenburg melodic death metal sound. Vltimas, the apocalypse riders, will complete this imaginary death metal circle.
American band Escuela Grind will bring chaos with their grindcore, followed by Misery Index and Rotten Sound, known for their mixes of death and grind genres. The onslaught will culminate with Pig Destroyer.
Representing the black metal genre are American act Akhlys, underground sensation Yellow Eyes, and folk psychedelic ensemble Hexvessel.
From the gothic scene, the lineup will welcome industrial favorites Deathsars and the post-punk-tinged Unto Others. Finnish melodic outfit Kalmah will arrive from the dark swamps, and heavy-rock-metal band Soil will come from overseas. Cynic, known as "tech metallers," will present a special Focus set in celebration of the re-release of their iconic debut album. Additionally, acts like Master Boot Record, with their 8-bit computer sounds, and the brutally honest post-hardcore group Svalbard will offer their unique musical perspectives.
Prepare for some hardcore action as Madball makes a comeback to Brutal Assault, after six years, promising a lively moshpit. Also making their debut at BA are established bands like Cancer Bats, Show Me The Body known for their innovative musical identity, and This Is Hell, recognized for their intense and energetic live performances in the metal punk scene.
Newly Announced Bands: More...
Outer Heaven Premiere New Single & Video
Outer Heaven have premiered another track from their impending album, "Infinite Psychic Depths." The song titled "Pillars Of Dust" is accompanied by a new playthrough video. Notably, the track features a special guest appearance by J.R. Hayes, the vocalist of the deathgrinders Pig Destroyer.
Relapse Records is set to release the new album on July 21st. Outer Heaven has scheduled a special release show on July 29th at The Polish Club in Phoenixville, PA. Check out "Pillars Of Dust" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
End Reign Premiere New Music Video
"Chaos Masked As Order" the latest single from End Reign has premiered online streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. This supergroup, consisting of current and former members from Integrity, Pig Destroyer, Exhumed, and others, welcomes the talents of Dylan Walker from Full Of Hell and Edward Ka-Spel from The Legendary Pink Dots. End Reigns will drop their new album “The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay” on July 14th through Relapse Records.
Directed by Jeffrey Sisson, the accompanying video continues the narrative introduced in the previous video for "Desolate Fog."
Members involved in the project shared their thoughts on this new song, including guitarist Domenic Romeo, who offered the following comment: More...
End Reign Premiere New Music Video
On July 14th, the debut album "The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay" by new supergroup End Reign will be released through Relapse Records. “Chasing Divinity” is the second single from it that has premiered online, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
End Reign is comprised of musicians from Integrity, Pig Destroyer, Exhumed, and more.
Guitarist Domenic Romeo shared his thoughts on the release below: More...
End Reign Premiere New Single & Music Video
On July 14th, the new album "The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay" by new supergroup End Reign will be released through Relapse Records. “Desolate Fog” is the first single from it that has premiered online, streaming via YouTube for you now below.
End Reign is comprised of notable musicians including: More...
Outer Heaven Premiere New Single & Music Video
Outer Heaven have revealed that their new studio album, "Infinite Psychic Depths," is set to be released on July 21st via Relapse Records. The band has also released an official music video for the track "Rotting Stone / D.M.T.," directed by Hayden Hall. The song features a guest appearance from Dave Suzuki of Churchburn.
Vocalist Austin Haines of Outer Heaven shared his thoughts on the new outing: More...
Municipal Waste Premiere New Single “Grave Dive”
Crossover thrash metal outfit Municipal Waste will release their seventh studio full-length “Electrified Brain” on July 01st through Nuclear Blast. The band tracked the record with producer Arthur Rizk (Code Orange, Power Trip). A first single titled “Grave Dive” has premiered online streaming via YouTube and Spotify below.
Says frontman Tony Foresta: More...
Lock Up (At The Gates, Napalm Death) Debut Video
Lock Up - featuring members of At The Gates, Napalm Death, Pig Destroyer etc. - premiere a second advance track and video named “Hell Will Plague The Ruins” streaming via YouTube below. The song is off their upcoming new album “The Dregs Of Hades“, due out November 26th.
Zealot R.I.P. (Pig Destroyer) Premiere New Viideo
A new music video for Zealot R.I.P.‘s “Covered In Flies” has premiered online streaming via YouTube below. The track is off their new album “The Extinction Of You”, which will drop in stores next Friday, September 10th via Three One G Records.
Zealot R.I.P.‘s lineup includes: More...
Zealot R.I.P. (Pig Destroyer, Etc.) Premiere Song
Zealot R.I.P., the band featuring vocalist Blake Harrison (Pig Destroyer), guitarists Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour) and Peter Tsouras (Olympia, Fairweather), and drummer Jason Hamacher (Frodus, Decahedron), premiere a new song entitled “The Red Queen Phenomenon”. The song is taken from their upcoming new album "The Extinction Of You", which will be out in stores September 10 through Three One G Records.