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Pigface

Pigface is an industrial music collective directed by remixer/producer/drummer Martin Atkins, who prior to forming the group in 1990, had lent his talents to such outfits as Public Image Ltd., Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, and Killing Joke, as well as heading his own record label, Invisible. During Ministry's 1989-1990 tour in support of their classic The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste album, Atkins came up with...
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by Greg Prato

Formed

1990 in

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

  • Industrial
  • Alternative Pop/Rock
  • Industrial Dance
  • Alternative/Indie Rock

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  • 6

    Pigface have released a multitude of recordings over the years, although the majority of them seem to be either live discs or remix collections. But in 2009, fans were treated to an honest to... More ...

  • Fook

    Pigface albums have a reputation for being hit or miss; the large number of individual talents involved in the album often leads to an inconsistent feel and a lack of cohesion. However, when the... More ...

  • Gub

    The industrial supergroup led by percussionists Martin Atkins and William Riefin made a strong impression with this dark but humorous album. Both musicians adapt to whatever style of music... More ...

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