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Pigface is an industrial rock supergroup formed in 1990 by Martin Atkins and Bill Rieflin.
Both had drummed with Ministry, and were pleased with the notion of a rock music band with two drummers, rather than the usual one. The duo formed Pigface, and began a revolving-door collaboration with many experimentally-minded musicians, many of whom — especially early on — had recorded for the influential industrial music record label Wax Trax.
Trent Reznor was also an early partner, when, due to legal troubles, Nine Inch Nails were prevented from recording under that name. “Suck” — cowritten with and sung by Reznor — was something of an underground hit, and Reznor later rerecorded the song.
Rieflin eventually left Pigface, leaving Atkins in charge. The dozens—perhaps hundreds—of musical collaborators to record and perform with Pigface have ensured that each album, and each song, is unique. This practice has, however, led to some negative criticism due to a perceived lack of continuity.
Pigface concerts are characterized by high-energy performances. Frequently there will be upwards of 10 people on stage at any time during the show. Not only that but Martin Atkins and the rest of the band love interacting with the audience, and members of the audience are nearly always invited on stage for the encore.
Both had drummed with Ministry, and were pleased with the notion of a rock music band with two drummers, rather than the usual one. The duo formed Pigface, and began a revolving-door collaboration with many experimentally-minded musicians, many of whom — especially early on — had recorded for the influential industrial music record label Wax Trax.
Trent Reznor was also an early partner, when, due to legal troubles, Nine Inch Nails were prevented from recording under that name. “Suck” — cowritten with and sung by Reznor — was something of an underground hit, and Reznor later rerecorded the song.
Rieflin eventually left Pigface, leaving Atkins in charge. The dozens—perhaps hundreds—of musical collaborators to record and perform with Pigface have ensured that each album, and each song, is unique. This practice has, however, led to some negative criticism due to a perceived lack of continuity.
Pigface concerts are characterized by high-energy performances. Frequently there will be upwards of 10 people on stage at any time during the show. Not only that but Martin Atkins and the rest of the band love interacting with the audience, and members of the audience are nearly always invited on stage for the encore.
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leafmargin wrote:
Hey...were these the two drummers on In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up Ministry live show? That was on heavy rotation at parties early 90's. Loved them there. Love Kiss King... great drum work. Great song.
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AffectingShades wrote:
Holli Would
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Sie_Schlaft wrote:
I love these mindf***ers)) yeah, the list of members is impressive - it just means that people can work together and do a great job. It's a true talent. Here in Russia musicians will probably never learn to create smth really worthwhile collectively:)
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SoulShock wrote:
Every Pigface album has basically been a compilation album. Depending on what (or who) you like, you might find a gem. Yes, there are things that will rub you the wrong way. BUT, and a big but at that, in Pigface lies the seeds for branching out.
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HarryFearless wrote:
Impressive list of members! x
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silverlage wrote:
I like TomHog. I keep coming back to see if I can find a song I like and well.....read below.
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TomHog wrote:
I'll describe Pigface for anyone who doesn't know but is interesting: Do you like many of the bands that many of the members of pigface have been in? Well, I got bad news for you. Unless one of the bands you like is avaunt-grade bullshit with obnoxious distorted vocals and instruments, you are probably only going to like a handful of songs from pigface and the rest is going to leave you wondering how a bunch of talented people can agree to make shitty music. Just stick to J G Thirlwell, Ministry, Skinny Puppy and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, and don't let curiosity get the best of you. Unless of course you think migraines are great and no that wasn't me trying to be spry and ironic or any of that other bullshit most lovers-of-shitty-music try to be when they parody-love their favorite but not-easily-received-with-others bullshit. Fuck this group and I mean it. And I don't want to hear any pretentious bullshit about how the music is SUPPOSE to be shitty either.
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iamjustkidding wrote:
truly a band FOR the fans.
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shoogle195 wrote:
It might be easier to list who hasn't been in Pigface.
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kidvaloo wrote:
Thankful as HELL they played in Kansas, didn't think I'd EVER get to see them live. Thanks UNITED tour!!
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ANARCHOPUNK1986 wrote:
no less than 30 guys in this group
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genx-ed wrote:
Fuck it up.
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kabelta wrote:
Way too good ;}
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djgizmoe wrote:
Fearless experimentation.
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Crystalseth wrote:
LOVE THEM!
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pinkpressthreat wrote:
weirdshit duuude
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carloshll726 wrote:
Pigface rocks!
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JimmyFlux wrote:
The most badass thing about this page is the fuckin' Band Members list on your bottom-right. Boosh.
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syllannibal wrote:
love finger thee asphole.
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OD0NNELL wrote:
King of Negativity!
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