Blake Harrison, former sample-master for renowned grindcore band Pig Destroyer, has sadly passed away at 48. At the time of this writing, no official cause of death has been revealed. Harrison was 48 years old. Known primarily for his work in Pig Destroyer from 2006-2022, Harrison was featured on the band’s last three albums Phantom Limb, Book Burner, and Head Cage.
Harrison was beloved by many in the metal community, and a number of artists have expressed their heartfelt words about Harrison. Sunrot guitarist Christopher Eustaquio had this to say:
“We all lost a good friend today. Blake was not only a huge inspiration for me for many many years but later on we became friends & in turn, he became a big supporter of what WE did. Life is crazy like that sometimes. I’m forever in debt for his support. Rest in power, Blake Harrison forever.”
Christoper Xavier Donovan of Reptilian Records, who Harrison had worked with on a number of releases with the label, had this to say about his friend:
“It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to one of my favorites, Blake Harrison, a true friend and creative comedic genius. Blake was always proud of how many times he appeared on Reptilian releases, having been a member of Daybreak, Triac, and the brains behind Hatebeak, before touring many countries in Pig Destroyer. We spent years watching B-movies, discussing the Zodiac Killer, laughing together, and having whole conversations made up of Longmont Potion Castle quotes. We had kept in frequent contact since I moved south and he even visited a few times… He was an original, a character, a hilarious creative force, and a loyal and trustworthy friend. This is a loss to us all, he will be missed and will live on in the hearts, minds, and record collections of many. Hail Blake “the Snake” Harrison!”
Pig Destroyer say about Harrison and his legacy:
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