Metal Anarchy

Blake Harrison (ex-Pig Destroyer) has sadly passed away at the age 48. His death was related to heart failure that occurred during a minor procedure.

Harrison’s partner Lindsey Turnbullet said the following:

“I came home Saturday night and everything looked the same but had profoundly changed.

I am so sorry to announce the passing of my partner, my best friend, my adventure buddy, the dad of our wild dug, Crab.

Blake passed unexpectedly yesterday after years of being up and down battling and beating cancer and a number of other health issues that followed.

I have already seen a lot of speculation (please stop) so I will say he was actually doing well lately, we were planning his 50th and a trip to Scotland for our 10 year anniversary. What happened was completely out of left field. He went in for something kind of minor and his heart failed. His body had been fighting so long, you know?

He will always be one of the funniest, most supportive, most loving, silliest people I ever met. He loved fiercely. He loved supporting bands and collecting records and calling everyone posuers and heckling bands and weird arty movies and making music.

There is a huge hole in the world that no one will ever be able to fill, baby.

I thank everyone who reached out. I know Blake would appreciate it. I do too and I will get back to everyone.

I will share memorial services when they are planned.

If grief is the price of love, I would pay it over and over. You made these ten unforgettable, amazing adventurous years of my life and every moment was better because you were there.

I love you always and forever, Blake Harrison.
1975-2024”

Pig Destroyer commented as well:

“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”

A number of other musicians also shared tributes:

Noisem:

“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. 💔”

Nasum:

“The entire Nasum family mourns the passing of Blake Harrison of Pig Destroyer. Very sad news indeed.”

Rottenness:

“RIP Blake Harrison, a legendary artist and amazing human being. Blake contributed so much to extreme music over the years and was a very genuine and kind person to pretty much everyone he met. it was only a couple of years ago that he contributed noise for the intro of ‘Violentopia‘ and we will cherish that forever. thank you Blake for the years of inspiration and friendship, descansa en paz hermano ♥️ #blakeharrison”

Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour):

“Blake Harrison I’ll miss you so much, my heart and soul are in shock. So much love for Lindsey Turnbullet – just frozen in disbelief, his spirit will ride with us no doubt. Will take time to process this.”