Album: Explosions in Ward 6 by Pig Destroyer (1998)
Genre: Grindcore | Style: Metal
Record Label: Relapse Records
Format: Album

Description: Explosions in Ward 6 is a debut album by American grindcore band Pig Destroyer. It was released in 1998 on the Reservoir Records label.

Artist Background: The band formed in 1997 with vocalist J. R. Hayes (Enemy Soil), guitarist Scott Hull (Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Japanese Torture Comedy Hour, ex-Anal Cunt), and drummer John Evans. Evans was later replaced by Brian Harvey. Sampler Blake Harrison joined prior to recording Phantom Limb. In an interview, Scott Hull claims that they picked the band name on the criteria that it was insulting, yet somewhat more creative than the name of his last band, Anal Cunt. Deciding that "Cop Killer" or "Cop Dest... Part of the Richmond, Virginia music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Grindcore movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the Richmond, Virginia music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Grindcore movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Grindcore, Metal, 1990s, Album, Relapse Records

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Explosions in Ward 6 is a debut album by American grindcore band Pig Destroyer. It was released in 1998 on the Reservoir Records label.

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