Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs return with Stitches, a track that is unmistakably theirs; driven by towering riffs, Matt Batty’s primal growls, and an unrelenting, chaotic energy. But amid the usual storm, they’ve unearthed something more immediate, something essential. There’s a newfound sense of melody lurking beneath the distortion, an urgency that makes Stitches one of their most gripping releases yet.
As ever, the track balances sheer heaviness with moments of restraint; tempo shifts pull things back for a brief breather before the song surges forward once more, this time with added backing shouts to drive the tension even higher. It’s a relentless, full-throttle ride that lands with the impact the band were clearly striving for on their upcoming album Death Hilarious.
Speaking about the song, Batty says: “I’m aware our band sits in a world largely commandeered by bravado, confidence and machoism, but Stitches is an expression of vulnerability, paradoxical emotions and those so familiar pangs of anxiety I wrestle with while butting heads with societal expectations and personal struggles. That emotional depth makes Stitches even more compelling”it’s raw, pummelling, and deeply human.
With Death Hilarious set to deliver a mix of Sabbathian doom, noise rock, and post-metal fury, Stitches is an electrifying first taste of what’s to come. If this is a sign of what’s ahead, we’re in for one of the most thrilling rock albums of 2025.
