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Piggy D.

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Piggy D.
Piggy D. performing with Rob Zombie 2014 at the Nova Rock Festival
Piggy D. performing withRob Zombie2014 at theNova Rock Festival
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Montgomery
Born(1975-11-16)November 16, 1975(age 48)
Houston, Texas,U.S.
GenresHeavy metal,hard rock,groove metal,Industrial metal,[1][2]pop punk,horror punk
Occupation(s)Musician,songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals,bass,guitar
Years active1991-present
LabelsBlack Victory

Matthew Montgomery(born November 16, 1975), also known asPiggy D.,is an American musician most famous as bassist forMarilyn MansonandRob Zombie.He's the former guitarist forWednesday 13.[3]

Career history

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Piggy D. atNova Rock2014

In 2003, Piggy D. Joined American punk bandAmenon rhythm guitar. Here, he is credited on 2004’sDeath Before Musick.His stint with Amen ended in 2004 when, coinciding with Amen’s hiatus, he joinedWednesday 13on guitar, contributing backing vocals to his first solo albumTransylvania: 90210.

He first took over bass duties with Rob Zombie from currentOzzy OsbournebassistBlasko,playing "American Witch"live on theLate Show with David Lettermanright before picking up the second leg of theEducated Horsestour in mid 2006. Until 2024, he maintained a successful solo career while playing with Zombie.

Mr. Piggy co-directed a short 10-minute promo video entitledAlong Came a Spider: the MovieforAlice Cooper's albumwhich was released on the Cooper's official YouTube-page on October 2, 2008. The movie featured three songs from the album: "Vengeance is Mine," "(In Touch with Your) Feminine Side", and "Killed by Love." The video starsAlice Cooper,Slash,Roxxi Dott,Howie Pyro,andDave Pino.Piggy D. also contributed all the graphic design for the album including the album cover and multiple teaser posters. Piggy D has also contributed album artwork forJohn 5's solo albums. His work features onRemixploitation(2009),Requiem(2008) andThe Devil Knows My Name(2007). Piggy D also co-designed the art for the newest Lita Ford albumWicked Wonderland.

In 2009, Piggy co-wrote and produced the first ever Alice Cooper Halloween song, "Keepin' Halloween Alive."The single was released digitally on iTunes, and a limited edition CD. A glow in the dark 7" record has also been released.

February 2010 saw the release of the first studio album with Zombie that featured Piggy. The song "The Man Who Laughs" was co-written by Piggy.

In 2011, Piggy co-wrote with David Spreng, Bob Ezrin and Alice Cooper for the long waited sequelWelcome 2 My Nightmare.The track "Last Man On Earth"is featured on the album.

Piggy and vocalist Shannon Gallant began working together again after a 5-year hiatus, and began work a new recording project called The Haxans. The duo have released two singles "Cold Blood" and "Black Cat Bone."

In 2011, Piggy was invited to co-write and co-produce the debut album forThe Doom Party.A release date has not been set.

In 2013, Piggy contributed to the song writing for the new Rob Zombie albumVenomous Rat Regeneration Vendorwith the song "Lucifer Rising". Piggy usesESPbasses.

In 2016, Piggy announced that he was collaborating with Ash Costello fromNew Years Dayon a new project called The Haxans. The first single "Chains" was released on June 6, 2016.

In January 2024, Piggy D announced he was leaving Rob Zombie's band after 18 years. In August 2024, he started playing withMarilyn Manson.[4]

Discography

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With Amen

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With Wednesday 13

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With John 5

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With Rob Zombie

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With Alice Cooper

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Solo

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  • 2007:The Evacuation Plan
  • 2010: "Can't Blame You" - Single
  • 2011: "God Save The Queen Bee" - Single
  • 2011: "Locust Dance" - Single
  • 2011: "1975" - Single
  • 2012:Repeat Offender - The Singles and Remix Collection

The Haxans

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  • 2012: "Cold Blood" - Single
  • 2012: "Black Cat Bone" - Single
  • 2016: "Chains" - Single
  • 2016:Hax-o-ween Volume 1- EP
  • 2017:Three Hits from Hell- EP
  • 2017: "Lights Out" - Single
  • 2017:Party Monsters
  • 2019: "Pet Sematary"- Single
  • 2019: "Godzilla"- Single
  • 2021: "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)"- Single
  • 2022: "All the Roses" - Single
  • 2023:The Dead and Restless
  • 2023: "Cuz It's Halloween" - Single
  • 2023: "Everyday is Halloween"- Single
  • 2023: "Ways to Be Wicked" - Single
  • 2023: "Witchy Woman"- Single

The Doom Party

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  • 2013 "The Last Party" - Single (co-writer/co-producer)

References

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  1. ^"Rob Zombie".real.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2009.
  2. ^Bowar, Chad."Rob Zombie - The Best Of Rob Zombie".The New York Times Company.RetrievedJanuary 7,2009.
  3. ^KENNEDY, Adam (February 2016)."Wednesday 13 at Think Tank in Newcastle".National Rock Review.
  4. ^"Watch: MARILYN MANSON Plays First Concert In Nearly Five Years".BLABBERMOUTH.NET.August 3, 2024.RetrievedAugust 3,2024.
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