Pig Destroyer

Pig Destroyer
Pig Destroyer at Maryland Deathfest in 2005
Pig Destroyer at Maryland Deathfest in 2005
Background information
OriginAlexandria, Virginia, U.S.
GenresGrindcore, deathgrind[1]
Years active1997–present
LabelsRelapse
Members
  • J. R. Hayes
  • Scott Hull
  • Adam Jarvis
  • Travis Stone
  • Alex Cha
Past members
  • John Evans
  • Donna Parker
  • Jessica Rylan
  • Brian Harvey
  • John Jarvis
  • Blake Harrison
Websitepigdestroyer.band

Pig Destroyer is an American grindcore band formed in 1997 in Alexandria, Virginia. The band was formed by vocalist J.R. Hayes, guitarist Scott Hull, and drummer John Evans. Pig Destroyer is one of the most well-known grindcore bands due to Hayes's poetic lyrics;[2] Hull's incorporation of thrash, punk, and doom influences in songwriting; and technical drum work.

  1. ^ Reed, Bryan (July 19, 2007). "The Daily Tar Heel Column". The Daily Tar Heel. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2008.
  2. ^ "Pig Destroyer's Lyrical Genius J. R. Hayes Is Inspired by Death and Loves Fugazi - Noisey". Noisey.Vice.com. 9 June 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2018.