We celebrated this absolute scorcher of a release by sitting down. Thats about personal freedoms, and the fact that they can be taken away relatively easy and theyre always threatened. This is it, folks the one everyone well, me at least has been waiting for. Pig destroyers blake harrison discusses new album book. Pig destroyer name new album laurie tuffrey, august 8th, 2012 12. Oct 08, 2012 blow the scene recently caught up with pig destroyers electronics guru, blake harrison, for an exclusive interview as the band prepares to release its highly anticipated fifth fulllength album, book burner, on relapse records on october 22nd. Book burner will be available on multiple formats including cd, deluxe. The reigning grindcore champions razorsharp fifthfull length was recorded at guitarist scott hulls visceral sound studios we just caught up with pig destroyer electronics guru blake harrison for an exclusive, indepth interview as he touches on. Thats probably because there was such a long period of time between albums, so we felt the need to sort of go back and revisit what we started the band for, and the stuff the originally inspired us to play in pig destroyer. Book burner is the fifth studio album by american grindcore band pig destroyer. Below you can listen to a new pig destroyer song called burning palm from their upcoming album, book burner, which is due out october 22.
Book burner is the fifth fulllength from virginiabased grindcore quartet pig destroyer. Oct 25, 2012 book burner comes packaged with a short story by vocalist j. As far as metal albums go, book burner is about as raw as it gets. Interview blake harrison of pig destroyer apocalyptic demise. Book burner deluxe version by pig destroyer, released 22 october 2012 1. Dec 14, 2012 26 videos play all pig destroyer book burner 2012 full length album the grind show bauhaus bela lugosis dead original duration. Well folks, book burner is upon us and pig destroyer most definitely havent lost it. Perhaps never before has a band that toured so little had so much impact as pig destroyer. These musical manifestations only serves to cement their. In an interview, scott hull claims that they picked the band name on the criteria that it was insulting, yet somewhat more creative than the name of his last band, anal cunt. For those unaware as well let the people know what you do in pig destroyer. The good news is that hayes was close to a happy ending when he talked to io. Oct 11, 2018 perhaps never before has a band that toured so little had so much impact as pig destroyer. I finally got my chance to sample the new album titled book burner, which is the bands 5th fulllength album to date.
Pig destroyers long awaited new album book burner will be released one week from today on relapse records. Book burner is one of the most anticipated metal releases of 2012 and axl rosenberg of metal sucks has already. Pig destroyer boil metal down to its muscle, sinew, and bone razorsharp guitar, percussive pummeling, and a lone, stark howl and use them to commit a vicious assault. Pig destroyers latest record, book burner, is one of this years best.
Terrifyer by pig destroyer, released 12 october 2004 1. Pig destroyer announce new album, head cage metalsucks. I believe this show took place at american university. It was released on october 22, 2012, through relapse records. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Book burner ties in with the story a little bit theres the deluxe edition which includes a short story by jr. Thats probably because there was such a long period of time between albums, so we felt the need to sort of go back and revisit what we started the band for, and the stuff the. Blake harrison of pig destroyer discusses musical evolution, head cage in interview pig destroyer are on a roll. With one exception, every track on book burner clocks in shy of the three minute mark, several below two minutes and even one minute thats not to say pig destroyers excursions into more sprawling territory havent been successful, even occasionally producing some of their best work.
Vinyl lp, album blue deepvinyl 12 pig destroyer book burner 2012, blue deep, vinyl discogs. Five long years waiting for a new pig destroyer album, the time has passed slowly, almost painfully, spent wondering just when scott hull will bring the guys back together, give noisegrinders agoraphobic nosebleed a rest and concentrate on one of his more serious. The reigning grindcore champions razorsharp fifthfull length was recorded at guitarist scott hulls visceral sound studios. On book burnerpig destroyers first album in five yearshe marries his personal lyrics with his interest in the political and cultural, creating narratives that read like a status report from the end times. Exclusive video premier adam jarvis drum footage pig. As ever, the production, execution and precision at work here sets pd apart from anyone nearby. Dec 07, 2012 pig destroyers latest record, book burner, is one of this years best. To say the metal fraternity is hugely anticipating the albums release might just be the understatement. The way hayes sees it, the land of the free has devolved into a downright nightmare, boobytrapped by political polarization and fake news. Book burner artwork above is set for release on october 23 via relapse records. Interview with jr hayes of pig destroyer i was lucky enough to get jr hayes on the phone for a 20 minute interview where he talked about the new pig destroyer album, how the band almost broke up before it was even released, and even the upcoming presidential election. Pig destroyers blake harrison discusses new album book burner.
Book burner comes packaged with a short story by vocalist j. Pig destroyer book burner lyrics and tracklist genius. While their output may not be prolific, considering the number of releases over their 20year career, each album has delivered on a new level of energy and aggression has highlighted their evergrowing proficiency. Here check out the interview with jr hayes here in a genre that is often associated with incessant pig squealing and sometimes unintelligent writing, both musically. Deciding that cop killer or cop destroyer would be tactless, they eventually settled on pig destroyer pig being a pejorative american slang term for the police. On head cage, pig destroyer explore new nightmares. Combining thrash technicality with grindcore brutality, the band deliver their musical salvos with razorsharp precision, allowing each gloriously destructive riff to come through. The album will see a october 22nd release via relapse records and features 19 tracks with a return to the bands raw, misanthropic sound. Its been a long time coming since pig destroyers phantom limb. Hayes about their bands fifth album, book burner, the possible crossover of grindcore, william burroughs, springsteen, matthew barney. Throughout the bands earlier history, they were a threepiece group until sampler blake harrison joined in 2006, notably had no bassist until the inclusion of john jarvis in 20, and went through 2 past.
Hey this is metal chris of and im here talking with jr hayes, the vocalist for the dc based grindcore band pig destroyer. With five years having passed since these renowned grinders released the critically acclaimed album, phantom limb, blake. Feb 19, 2016 full album stream of pig destroyer s most recent 2012 release book burner. The lyrics paint loathsome, frightening images of pitchblack selfhatred and the frailty of the human experience.
Oct 08, 2018 blake harrison of pig destroyer discusses musical evolution, head cage in interview pig destroyer are on a roll. In a genre that is often associated with incessant pig squealing and sometimes unintelligent writing, both musically and lyrically. We just caught up with pig destroyer electronics guru blake harrison for an exclusive, indepth interview as he touches on the. Bound to be release on the 22nd of october via relapse records.
Book burner is a resounding statement of championship, as every element of pig destroyer towers above their closest peersa 32 minute, 19 song knockout punch of cerebral viciousness. A frenzied testament to guitarbased violence, pig destroyer once again set about the task of decimating pretty much everything that stands before them on their fifth album, book burner. The text was a wise inclusion since the narrative thrust of the. Oct 22, 2012 book burner is pig destroyer s fifth album, and despite a fiveyear gap since their last record and the addition of a new drummer, its the work of a longhaul, tourhoned grindcore unit in. This kind of clarity sets pig destroyer apart from other grind bands, giving listeners the opportunity to not just feel the bottomless wells of aggression and unfiltered anger that pig destroyer channel into their music, but to actually hear and appreciate how technical they are. Pig destroyer book burner full album stream youtube. Check out book burner by pig destroyer on amazon music. Blow the scene recently caught up with pig destroyers electronics guru, blake harrison, for an exclusive interview as the band prepares to release its highly anticipated fifth fulllength album, book burner, on relapse records on october 22nd. Instead, they have crafted an album thats a much more logical progression from terrifyer and more than satiates my craving for the bands punkdamaged, riffgasm inducing grindcore. With five years having passed since these renowned grinders released the critically acclaimed album, phantom limb, blake gets. Hayes that details the albums central story about a dystopian nearfuture where a televangelist rises to the u. Book burner is pig destroyers fifth studio album, released on october 22, 2012, by relapse records, and is the first to feature drummer adam jarvis of misery index. Book burner, pig destroyers razorsharp fifthfull length and first album in over five years was recorded at guitarist scott hulls visceral sound studios. Oct 30, 2012 virginia grindcore masters pig destroyer have finally released their latest album, book burner, the highly anticipated followup to their 2007 record, phantom limb.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Pig destroyer with their first drummer john evans and no bass player. Terrifyer features 32 minutes of pig destroyer s finest music to date as well as the 37 minute audio dvd track natasha, mixed in glorious 5. Book burner is pig destroyers fifth studio album, released on october 22, 2012, by relapse records, and is the first to feature drummer adam jarvis. The virginian grindcore acts sixth fulllength album head cage arrives to the relief of hordes of fans on september 7, 2018, six years after the book burner album and four years after the mass and volume ep. Full album stream of pig destroyers most recent 2012 release book burner.
Brandon stosuy talks to pig destroyers scott hull and j. Virginia grindcore masters pig destroyer have finally released their latest album, book burner, the highly anticipated followup to their 2007 record, phantom limb. And after listening to the wide dynamic range version dr9. Pig destroyer s deranged, vicious attack envelops the listener in a cocoon of grisly nihilism. Their new album, book burner, is their first full length release since 2007 and will be out on relapse records on october 22nd. The anticipation and excitement of a new pig destroyer album has been rather unsettling, in a good way. Oct 17, 2012 book burner is more of a return to explosions in ward 6. Interview blake harrison of pig destroyer apocalyptic. Pig destroyer stream new album book burner in full at npr. Head cage will also be pxdxs first since adding a bassist, john jarvis, to their lineup. Grindcore can be a difficult genre to get into for some including me, but not pig destroyer. Hayes entitled the atheist and an ep of hardcore punk covers. Brandon stosuy talks to pig destroyer s scott hull and j. Oct 17, 2012 on book burnerpig destroyers first album in five yearshe marries his personal lyrics with his interest in the political and cultural, creating narratives that read like a status report from the end times.
The explanation behind the name of the band was a story in which the members were waiting in line to go on a roller coaster when they were thinking of the most absurd punk rock. Pig destroyer is an american grindcore band formed in 1997 in alexandria, virginia. Pig destroyer book burner 2012, blue deep, vinyl discogs. I am 99% sure that this was their very first show but please correct. Pig destroyer have announced that head cage, their first new album since 2012s book burner, will drop in september via their longtime label, relapse.
Im blake, i do noise samples and some other stuff in pig destroyer with the last album book burner having come out in 2012, does it still shock you at all thinking of the high praise that album is held to still to this day. Terrifyer and phantom limb reissues out now on lp via relapse records. Oct 22, 2012 check out book burner by pig destroyer on amazon music. Five years have passed since virginian grind gods pig destroyer released their last album, book burner in that time, the world has started to enthusiastically circle the plughole, which probably means that a fresh dose of warped savagery from one of the extreme metal worlds most idiosyncratic bands would be very welcome. Book burner, an album by pig destroyer on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. But book burner is the most satisfying pig destroyer release since pl. Hayes, guitarist scott hull, and drummer john evans. The reason for forming pig destroyer is to bring back what grindcore should be. Book burner is pig destroyers fifth album, and despite a fiveyear gap since their last record and the addition of a new drummer, its the. Jan 24, 2018 five years have passed since virginian grind gods pig destroyer released their last album, book burner in that time, the world has started to enthusiastically circle the plughole, which probably means that a fresh dose of warped savagery from one of the extreme metal worlds most idiosyncratic bands would be very welcome. The undisputed kings of grind, pig destroyer return with their long awaited fourth proper full length book burner. Pig destroyer was formed by guitarist scott hull aside from his other major grindcore band agoraphobic nosebleed. These musical manifestations only serves to cement their already legendary status. Pig destroyer blake harrison on head cage, band evolution.