Blake Harrison, a former member of PIG DESTROYER, has passed away at the age of 48
The exact cause of his death remains undisclosed.
Harrison‘s legacy primarily revolves around his tenure with renowned American grindcore band PIG DESTROYER from 2006 to 2022. Additionally, he lent his talents to various other musical projects such as TENTACLES OF GOD, TRIAC, ZEALOT R.I.P., DAYBREAK, and HATEBEAK. Notably, he was a frequent contributor to Decibel magazine, known for his column “For Those About To Squawk.”
Baltimore extreme metal act NOISEM paid tribute to Blake Harrison, writing in a social media post: “It’s with heavy hearts we have to say goodbye to our friend Blake Harrison today. He was a fixture in the scene when we were cutting our teeth as a young band in Baltimore. Blake was always great fun to hang and chat with and if it weren’t for the chance encounter meeting him we wouldn’t be where we are as a band.
“If it wasn’t for his enthusiasm and belief in us as a band we would have never put out our first record on a label or done any of the crazy shit that’s followed. Blake and PIG DESTROYER took us under their wing and stuck us on sick bills frequently which gave us a massive push when we needed it. We can’t thank Blake enough for being the kind, funny and generous guy he was over the years and we will miss him dearly.”
Reptilian Records owner Christoper Xavier Donovan also mourned Harrison‘s death, writing in part: “It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to one of my favorites, Blake Harrison, a true friend and creative comedic genius. Blake was always proud of how many times he appeared on Reptilian releases, having been a member of DAYBREAK, TRIAC, and the brains behind HATEBEAK, before touring many countries in PIG DESTROYER.
“We spent years watching B-movies, discussing the Zodiac Killer, laughing together, and having whole conversations made up of Longmont Potion Castle quotes. We had kept in frequent contact since I moved south and he even visited a few times. He was an original, a character, a hilarious creative force, and a loyal and trustworthy friend. This is a loss to us all, he will be missed and will live on in the hearts, minds, and record collections of many. Hail Blake ‘The Snake’ Harrison!”