Piggery – Self-Titled

This debut EP by New Zealand’s Piggery delivers an excruciatingly heavy blend of grinding sludge and crust. Featuring former Meth Drinker guitarist Sam Thurston, the band brings all the raw power and intensity you’d expect, combined with surprisingly solid production for a release this crushing.

With six tracks clocking in at just over 20 minutes, the EP hits the sweet spot for this kind of noise punishment. It’s a relentless onslaught of downtuned riffs, guttural vocals, and crushing rhythms that leave little room to breathe. While Piggery isn’t reinventing the wheel, they’ve crafted a seriously good record that’s perfect for anyone who loves their music heavy, angry, and utterly unforgiving.

Standout track “Home in a Box” perfectly seals the EP’s vibe, but honestly, the whole record slaps. It’s the kind of release that demands to be played loud, letting its sheer weight take over your senses.

If you’re hoping to grab this on vinyl, though, you might be out of luck—the record seems to be sold out. Dry Cough Records had some copies in their distro, but international shipping from New Zealand made it a pricey catch. Still, if you come across this band or this EP in any format, it’s worth your time. I can’t wait to hear more from Piggery in the future—they’re a band to keep on your radar.