Pig Destroyer

Pig Destroyer — metal artist from US.

Formed in the late '90s, Pig Destroyer quickly made a name for themselves in the extreme music scene with their noisy and unhinged take on grindcore. The East…

Influence: 54.11% Fanbase: 32.90% Trending: 64.72% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 93.57% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

76,352

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 16:49:14 UTC

Genres

metaldeath metalmetalpost-doom metalgrindcoresludge metaldeathgrindamerican grindcorevirginia metalpunkpowerviolence

Biography

Formed in the late '90s, Pig Destroyer quickly made a name for themselves in the extreme music scene with their noisy and unhinged take on grindcore. The East coast group gained prominence through relentless touring and releases with respected bands like Orchid, Converge, and Isis. Signing with Relapse Records in 2000, Pig Destroyer released their landmark album Prowler in the Yard in 2001, showcasing their intense focus and musical prowess. Over the years, the band underwent lineup changes and explored different styles, from grindcore to doom metal and experimental sound collages.

Pig Destroyer, hailing from Alexandria, Virginia, was founded in 1997 by drummer John Evans, guitarist Scott Hull, and vocalist J.R. Hayes, all seasoned musicians with roots in extreme bands. The band's early material reflected a staunchly anti-authoritarian political stance, and they quickly gained attention with their debut album Explosions in Ward 6 in 1998. With the addition of new members and stylistic shifts, Pig Destroyer continued to evolve their sound, incorporating elements of noise, sludge metal, and hardcore. Their sixth album, Head Cage, released in 2018, marked a new chapter for the band as they continued to push boundaries and defy expectations in their 20th year.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

Pig Destroyer resonates with 25-34 & 18-24 audiences and sustains presence in UNITED STATES, CANADA, BRAZIL. The demographic is heavily male (88%), giving brands permission to be specific without narrowing the funnel. Performance concentrates on Youtube, averaging 1,174 avg views per post; Instagram amplifies the conversation around drops and moments. Affinity adjacency with Ampeg, MOOG, Live Nation maps cleanly into streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. That alignment reduces creative risk and increases the odds of shareable outcomes.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Pig Destroyer score 1.51% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: MOOGBrand: Live Nation

Followers:76,352

Engagements:1,155

Rate:1.5%

Posts:811

Avg Likes:1,149

Avg Comments:14

Avg Views:1,174

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 76,352 · Engagements 1,155 · Rate 1.5% Posts 811 · Views 1,174 · Avg Likes 1,149 · Avg Comments 14 · Avg Views 1,174	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 46% 18-24: 27% 35-44: 19% 45-64: 6%	Largest: 25-34 (46%); next: 18-24 (27%)
Gender Split	Female: 12% Male: 88% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (88%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (42%) CANADA (5%) BRAZIL (5%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%) RUSSIA (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (42%), CANADA (5%), BRAZIL (5%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,027 avg likes/post · Youtube: 1,174 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 1,174 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 1,027 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 93.57

MOOG

Score: 20.55

Live Nation

Score: 20.14

Bloodborne

Score: 12.92

Metal Gear Solid

Score: 12.12

Akai

Score: 11.48

Sennheiser

Score: 9.81

Konami

Score: 9.79

Borderlands

Score: 9.10

Capcom

Score: 7.86

Fallout

Score: 7.84

Spotify Music

Score: 7.17

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		93.57
MOOG		20.55
Live Nation		20.14
Bloodborne		12.92
Metal Gear Solid		12.12
Akai		11.48
Sennheiser		9.81
Konami		9.79
Borderlands		9.10
Capcom		7.86
Fallout		7.84
Spotify Music		7.17
Columbia Pictures		7.09
Mortal Kombat		6.65
Jagermeister		6.49
Hasbro		6.46
Jameson		6.46
Resident Evil		6.45
Pilsner Urquell		5.89
Comedy Central		5.87
Sega		5.85
Bethesda Softworks		5.75
Kickstarter		5.38
Ableton		5.24
Bandai Namco		4.67
Taco Bell		4.62
WWE		4.59
Paramount Pictures		4.48
Warner Bros		4.26
Nickelodeon		4.15
Coors		4.02
Final Fantasy		3.79
SoundCloud		3.76
Nintendo		3.69
Gundam		3.63
Star Wars		3.56
Prismacolor		3.46
Hot Wheels		3.45
NHL		3.43
Budweiser		3.27
Jack Daniels		3.25
Showtime		3.16
Dr. Martens		2.85
Emporium		2.85
The Witcher		2.82
MTV		2.77
Activision Blizzard		2.77
AMC		2.71
Vans		2.63
Monster Beverage		2.56