Genre(s):
Grindcore
Lyrical Theme(s):
Murder, Sex, Insanity, Horror, Philosophy/Politics
Origin:
United States of America (Washington D.C.)
Formed In:
1997
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Brian Harvey - Drums
J.R. Hayes - Vocals (ex-Enemy Soil, ex-Treblinka, Hissing Choir)
Scott Hull - Guitars (Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Enemy Soil, ex-Treblinka, Japanese Torture Comedy Hour, ex-Anal Cunt, Tribes of Neurot (Tribes Of Neurot & Walking Time Bombs))
Blake Harrison - Noise, Samples (Hatebeak)
Former/Past Member(s):
John Evans - Drums
Brian Evans - Drums (ex-Enemy Soil)
Additional notes:
L to R in photo: Scott Hull, J.R. Hayes, Brian Harvey.

The band was formed by guitarist Scott Hull aside from his other major grindcore band Agoraphobic Nosebleed. The reason for forming Pig Destroyer is to bring back what "grindcore should be".

The band was waiting in line to go on a roller coaster when they were thinking of the most absurd punk-rock name they could come imagine. They thought of Cop Killer and Cop Destroyer, but then thought of Pig Destroyer, a less-obvious name than the other two. At the time they were more political and it made the most sense to them, but now they claim it's just the name of the band.

Contrary to popular belief, Pig Destroyer never had a bass player, nor do they use bass in their music. The reason for this is, according to them, more people in a band = more complexities and problems. This can also explain why they don't tour as much as other bands (not to mention they all have other jobs and home responsibilities).

Scott Hull have released collaboration album with Tribes of Neurot "Static Migration" under name "Tribes Of Neurot & Walking Time Bombs".

Their new album, "Phantom Limb", will be released in June on Relapse Records.