Former Pig Destroyer sampler Blake Harrison has tragically died at the age of 49. In recent years, he had been undergoing health problems. Harrison joined the band in 2006 and was credited for performing "noise" and samples. He appeared on the albums, Phantom Limb, Book Burner and Head Cage, before parting ways with the band in 2022.

Statement from the band as follows: "Blake Hollingsworth Harrison has been our spirit animal for over 20 years. In the early oughts, Blake’s band Daybreak and Pig Destroyer were both fledgling bands of malcontents fighting to establish our footprint in the scene. Eventually, Blake joined PD in early 2004 helping with merch on the 'Grind Over UK tour'. Thus began a creative brotherhood and friendship that would span over two decades, across many countries, and over several albums.

"Blake joined PD as our full time sound designer in the space leading up to Phantom Limb. From there we all learned together how to make a band work. We all shared the same values and basic beliefs in what we were doing while quickly becoming a tight family.

"Everyone that knew Blake loved Blake. Light bent around him. You only had to meet him once. We in Pig Destroyer are forever grateful for the time we’ve been able to share with him. Thank you for everything Blake. Thanks for the million memories, laughs, and stories. You are etched into the bedrock of our lives. God speed Blake, you rascal. Love you man."

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Pig Destroyer