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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.
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  • leafmargin

    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.

    18 days ago

  • AffectingShades

    Holli Would

    last month

  • Sie_Schlaft

    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:)

    last month

  • SoulShock

    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.

    last month

  • HarryFearless

    Impressive list of members! x

    last month

  • silverlage

    I like TomHog. I keep coming back to see if I can find a song I like and well.....read below.

    last month

  • TomHog

    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.

    last month

  • iamjustkidding

    truly a band FOR the fans.

    December 2011

  • shoogle195

    It might be easier to list who hasn't been in Pigface.

    December 2011

  • kidvaloo

    Thankful as HELL they played in Kansas, didn't think I'd EVER get to see them live. Thanks UNITED tour!!

    November 2011

  • ANARCHOPUNK1986

    no less than 30 guys in this group

    November 2011

  • genx-ed

    Fuck it up.

    October 2011

  • kabelta

    Way too good ;}

    September 2011

  • djgizmoe

    Fearless experimentation.

    June 2011

  • Crystalseth

    LOVE THEM!

    April 2011

  • pinkpressthreat

    weirdshit duuude

    March 2011

  • carloshll726

    Pigface rocks!

    March 2011

  • JimmyFlux

    The most badass thing about this page is the fuckin' Band Members list on your bottom-right. Boosh.

    December 2010

  • syllannibal

    love finger thee asphole.

    November 2010

  • OD0NNELL

    King of Negativity!

    November 2010
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