Death Piggy was an American hardcore punk

Hardcore punk

Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...

 band, formed in 1982 in Richmond

Richmond, Virginia

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, Virginia

Virginia

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. They flourished briefly, before Dave Brockie, then their lead singer/bassist, decided to play a joke set while wearing monster costumes as an opening act for Death Piggy. This joke act would later be the basis for the now legendary heavy metal band GWAR

GWAR

Gwar is a satirical heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo...

. They put out a few 45

Gramophone record

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s (some limited to 301 copies) and had a small yet loyal following. They played their last show in 1994, before the death of Sumner.

Original lineup

• Dave Brockie: Lead Vocals/Bass (aka Oderus Urungus from Gwar
  Gwar
  Gwar is a satirical heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo...
  
  )
• Russ Bahorsky: Guitar/Vocals
• Sean Sumner (Deceased): Drums

Later members

• Steve Douglas: guitar (replaced Russ after the "Death Rules the Fairway" single)

Discography

• Love War
  Love War
  Love War is a 45" record released by Hardcore Punk band Death Piggy in 1983. It's known as Death Piggy's most popular record with the largest amount of recognizable songs and fan favorites...
  
  7" EP
  Extended play
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   (1983)

1. G-O-D Spells God
2. Spatter Flick
3. Eat The People
4. Fat Man
5. Nympho
6. Bathtub In Space
7. No Prob, Dude
8. Mangoes & Goats

• Death Rules the Fairway
  Death Rules the Fairway
  Death Rules the Fairway is Death Piggy's second 45" record and it is the last record to feature original guitarist Russ Bahorsky playing on it...
  
  7" EP (1984)

1. Welcome To The Record
2. Boner
3. Showbiz
4. Dinner In The Morning
5. Whippin' Round The Bay
6. Ceramic Butt

• R45
  R45
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  7" EP (1985)

1. Poet
2. Ground "B" Sound
3. Joey Died Today
4. Minute 2 Live

• Smile Or Die!!! (1999)
  • compilation
    Compilation album
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    of all of the above 45s