We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Pig Destroyer member Blake Harrison. In addition to Pig Destroyer, the 48-year-old is known for his contributions to projects, including Tentacles of God, Triac, Zealot R.I.P., Daybreak, and Hatebeak. He also contributed to Decibel Magazine’s For Those About to Squawk column. Decibel Magazine ultimately confirmed Harrison’s death yesterday (10th).
Beyond music, Harrison has left a lasting legacy and is remembered for his kindness, humor, and generous support of emerging bands.
Pig Destroyer issued the following heartfelt statement:
“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 P.D. in early 2004 helping with merch on the Grind Over U.K. tour. Thus began a creative brotherhood and friendship that would span over two decades, across many countries, and over several albums.
Blake joined P.D. 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.”
Lambgoat reported Harrison’s death was related to a series of health issues, as his partner, Lindsey Turnbullet, shared more details on a Facebook post, stating:
“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″
Our thoughts are with Harrison’s family and friends during this difficult time.
