Machine guitars, thumpin’ bass, groove filled drums, and heavy, yet catchy style vocals combined together makes for a unique style of music. “What Style”, You ask? Fans of Bay of Pigs have crowned it “Southern Fried W**d Rock”. A name that Bay of Pigs have adopted, as their own. Take a dash of Southern Rock, a pinch of Hard rock, and a big heaping cup of their Doomy/Slugdy signature sound. Mix it up and bam!Out comes some the best smoky hard rock music heard in years. Formed in early 2008, Bay of Pigs are a rare breed. Tired of the same old sounding hard rock and metal, Shaggy (vocals) decided enough was enough, and tirelessly searched for professional musicians alike for the perfect lineup. Not just good musicians, but musicians with the same vision and good friends as well. The outcome was extraordinary. All veterans of the music scene. Shaggy on vocals, Mike Howard on bass, Clayton Long on Drums and Chad Bennett on Guitars. Four guys who share a common bond that’s strong as Oak. It shows in the heart of the music. B.O.P are a thrilling and compelling band to watch live. With tons of energy and tight grooves, the band brings a well-rounded exciting live experience to the stage. Sharing the stage with many national acts such as Corrosion of Conformity, Valient Thorr, Orange Goblin (UK), Zoroaster, Kylesa, The gates of slumber, NAAM, House of Broken Promises, Sasquatch, Iron Age, Weedeater and Monster Magnet to name a few. Their first CD effort was released in 2011, titled “The Harvest”. A southern rock style record with a slowed down heavy groove. “Redneck” explains what they are about. A bunch of country boys who like to throw back some beers, smoke a bit, bbq, ride Harleys, drive big trucks and jam kick a** music. Bay of Pigs also dives in to and explores eastern religions on “Flight of Ghenesha” and greek mythology such as “Maridusa”. “Southern Sun” is a full blown Southern Rock anthem that rocks even the light hearted. Produced by sludge legend and SOURVEIGN member Josh Crapo. Their second release (To be released in June 2012) “URCHIN”, produced by the Texas guitar Legend David Zychek (Night Ranger, Zychek Band, AIRBORNE and Ted Nugent/Texas Hippie Coalition producer) is an all-out Southern Swamp assault on the world. They’re message on this one is simple. Injustice. Pissed off at the way they view what is going on in the world, they let you know just how they feel. The Opening track “URCHIN” has the same feeling you get when you hear Black Sabbath Records. Goose bumps!Just while the hair is standing up on your neck, the songs belts right into the next track “FEAST”. Mid paced, searing guitar and the rhythm section forming a barrier that can’t be denied. Every song on the album is a hard rock “feast” of different styles, all blending together to form a glue that seals the band together as one well-oiled machine. Shaggy , a Combat veteran who served in the Infantry, has many stories to tell and a lot of thoughts for people to absorb. Shaggy speaks his mind and from the heart, while at the same time, using nice hooks to entice the crowd and fans to become part of the show. Chad, also a Combat veteran, uses his guitar as a weapon. Assaulting the public with his 70’s Sunn Model T amp and handmade effects pedals, He has created his own signature sound. The band calls him “riff master” because he has a never ending barrage of riffs to implement. Mike, a well known professional glass blower, takes his experience in math metal bands and reworked the idea to fit into grooves that compliment both guitar and holding down the rhythm section all at the same time. Clayton, an electrician, who is one of a kind behind the drums. He has been playing since 13 and hasn’t slowed down since. Clayton prides himself on every aspect of percussion and it sure as hell comes out in his playing. They have created quite a Buzz in the Texas music scene. If you want something new, fresh and hard rocking, Listen to Bay of Pigs……… SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE!!!! REVIEWS: November 25, 2011 www.heavyplanet.net "Now that you've engorged yourself with tons of turkey and all the fixin's, seen the Pack smack the Lions in the mouth, and watch Nickelback embarress themselves on national TV, it's time to loosen your top button, crack open a Black Label, and rip into some smokin' (as the band puts it) Southern Fried W**d Rock!!Wearing their influences proudly on their sleeve, Texas band Bay of Pigs plasters your face to the wall with slow penetrating riffs, a slow steady groove and tons of southern swagger."-Heavy Planet “one to burn to” Fall edition 2010 of Austin420 magazine: “Bay of Pigs is some of the best Stoner Rock I’ve heard. Southern, down tuned guitars and awesome vocals. I encourage you to sit back, light one up and krank it!You won’t be disappointed!” –Vincent editor in chief Website: www.reverbnation.com/bayofpigs420 Website: www.reverbnation.com/bayofpigs420 email: easwoff@gmail.com Contact: Angela Swofford 254.216.3547