We Are PIGS + Souleye Drop "GHOST TOWN" Visualizer

eptember 6 will see the release of "Ghost Town," a result of the alt know-how of Esjay Jones and the hip-hop stylings of Souleye, creating an ultra-addictive single that will have heads banging around the world. 

WATCH THE VISUALIZER BELOW.

Souleye (husband of seven-time Grammy-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette) has an impressive resume. Having been referred to as "one of the most inventive hip-hop artists of his generation" by The Source, his passion for the genre can be traced back to his formative years, as an adolescent in New England, who would record episodes of Yo! MTV Raps on his boombox. He began freestyling and writing songs in his mid-teens, and at 20, he was bestowed with the name "Souleye" during a shamanic visualization meditation. Throughout the course of his career, Souleye has been viewed as a genre-bending act, as evidenced by his longevity and his discography, which features a dozen studio albums! Furthermore, he has collaborated with numerous artists, including his wife, Alanis Morissette, and various hip-hop and electronic music artists, such as Sunspot Jonz and Random Rab.

Collaborator and Grammy-featured producer Esjay Jones is perhaps one of the busiest and tenacious women in all of the music industry. Having worked with everyone from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Brian "Head" Welch of Korn, and Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction to the late, great Chester Bennington, Jones consistently has her finger on the pulse of what makes a song pop in any genre. Not only does she have a stranglehold on the rock world, but with business partner and Kittie frontwoman, Morgan Lander, Esjay Jones has also stepped into the world of non-alcoholic beverages. Their creation, specifically crafted for heavy music lovers everywhere, KittiePIG, is a non-alcoholic beer that is making waves within the hardrock venues and bars around the country. Promising "All Headbang, No Hangover," there has never (ever) been a better tasting, or more badass can of bubbles to hit the market. For more info on KittiePIG and wholesale purchasing, go here! 

Souleye and Esjay will join forces for a second time beyond their massive song collaboration by launching the first-ever SOULEYE FEST on October 26 at Four-Twenty Bank in Palm Springs. The "can't miss" event is complimentary and embraces art, music, and plant- based medicines. So there's something for everyone and is a great way to spend the day. Additionally, Souleye will also release his 13th studio album, Floating In Plasma, that night.

Headbang Sans The Hangover! Introducing KittiePIG, A Delicious Non-Alcoholic and Women-Owned Beverage Brand

ALL HEADBANG. NO HANGOVER

INTRODUCING KITTIEPIG — A DEAFENINGLY DELICIOUS + NON-ALCOHOLIC SASKABERRY BLONDE

IT'S A HEAVY METAL HYBRID OF FLAVORS, INCLUDING SASKATOON BERRIES, HOPS, + BARLEY

IT'S BRASH + LEGENDARY, WITH A HINT OF SASS — JUST LIKE ITS CREATORS


KittiePIG is the brainchild of South African-born, Grammy-featured producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and We Are PIGS frontwoman Esjay Jones, who has partnered with Morgan Lander and her all-female heavy metal band Kittie. The partnership grew organically out of a musical collaboration between We Are PIGS and Kittie in the form of the absolute rager "MOOT." Watch the video below.

KittiePIG was born out of a passion for heavy music and a desire to provide alternative beverage options at shows and music festivals.

"I'm so excited for the metal masses to try KittiePIG!," says Lander. "Brewing our own NA beverage is new and uncharted territory for us, but I think we've really created something delicious and decadent without the usual regret. With an homage to our Canadian roots thrown in for good measure with the added Saskatoon berry flavor, it's certainly a unique taste experience beer aficionados and casual drinkers alike will love."

Jones comments, "We identified a gap in the market for non-alcoholic beverages that cater to music fans and health-conscious individuals alike. Market research showed that consumers have been leaning towards healthy alternatives, seeking out low-sugar and non-alcoholic options. KittiePIG's aim is to fill this gap by offering a product that is not only desirable and delicious, but that also caters to fans as well as their wants and needs."

KittiePIG is the brand's first offering — a non-alcoholic blonde ale crafted for rock and metal fans who desire all the fun — minus the buzz. 

The product is responsibility sourced and sustainability prioritized. It's sourced from breweries that care about the environment.

KittiePIG not only looks fierce, but it pairs beautifully with festival foods including burgers, chips, tacos, ice cream, headbanging and heavy music!

KittiePIG is vegan and women-and-LGBTQ+ owned and operated!

Additionally, Kittie are working on new music and fans can expect to hear more from the iconic band in 2024. That's yet another reason to raise a can and celebrate!

Purchase KittiePIG here.

We Are PIGS Teams With Revolver To Premiere New Track "Anorectic," Announces Alien Ant Farm's Terry Corso As Member Of Nu Metal Revival Troupe; EP & Tour News Coming Soon

Alt Metal Hybrid Project

We Are PIGS

Officially Welcomes Terry Corso (Alien Ant Farm)

As Newest Member Of The Nu Metal Revival Troupe

Led By Producer / Songwriter / Artist Esjay Jones

Releasing Latest Track “Anorectic”

Alongside Brand-New Raw Performance Video

Premiered Via Revolver

Details For Upcoming EP & Tour Coming Soon

“Anorectic” Follows Previous Releases

“Kids” (With Brian “Head” Welch of KORN, Love And Death)

“MOOT” (Featuring Morgan Lander Of KITTIE) &

“Duality” (Slipknot Cover With Terry Corso)

We Are PIGS is shaking things up in 2022 with the announcement of Terry Corso (5x worldwide Platinum, Grammy-nominated act Alien Ant Farm and Powerman 5000) as an official member of the troupe that’s hell bent on reviving nu metal. Led by noted producer-songwriter-artist Esjay Jones, the project aims to bring back the raw integrity of the early 2000s genre coupled with modern trap beats and programming for a fresh version 2.0.

That thrilling combination is heard on the new track “Anorectic,” alongside a brand-new video, helmed by Nobel Savage Cinema, released today and premiered via Revolver who called the track a “rager.” See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5znZNvii84

Corso – who contributes guitar and backing vocals alongside songwriting and programming to the project – first met Jones when she was hired to contribute co-writing duties to an Alien Ant Farm track and the two quickly worked on the very first We Are PIGS release, a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” in May 2020. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpHKe3UWoo

While Alien Ant Farm are on hiatus, Corso looks forward to being part of We Are PIGS and says, “Esjay and I finish each other’s ideas and she’s one of the most motivational and complimentary artists to work with. She’s good at getting the best out of you and has always had faith in my art, which means a lot to me.”

Adding his thoughts on “Anorectic,” Corso says, “We are super excited about finally getting around to releasing an original song we wrote together and I think it’s a great representation of the band. We are trying to make this nu metal revival with contemporary aspects, which is great since I was part of the nu metal movement when it happened with Alien Ant Farm. I think people are hungry for that kind of music again.”

The video for “Anorectic,” filmed at the legendary Nude Bowl in Palm Springs, California, also aims to bring back the early 2000s nostalgia with a “live performance”-style video that captures the raw, erratic, high-energy feeling of the scene and is a great introduction to what We Are PIGS are planning to bring live along with drummer Edo Tancredi.

More details will be announced soon about the project’s first-ever tour dates and a debut EP release.

Characterized by a pig-masked front woman, We Are PIGS was started by Esjay Jones as an alt metal hybrid project combining brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies with strong lyrical messages. After debuting with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” in 2020, followed by original single “Pulse Queen” in early 2021, We Are PIGShas found an incredible following and support through playlist placements on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

Recent releases have included “Kids” with Brian “Head” Welch of Korn and Love And Death as well as “MOOT” featuring KITTIE’s Morgan Lander and “Blood Diamond,” a collaboration with M.O.B. In addition, Jones has worked behind the scenes as a sought-after producer for acts including Grey Daze (Chester Bennington) and a soon-to-be-released collaboration with Billy Corgan.

About We Are PIGS/Esjay Jones

We Are PIGS is the alt metal hybrid with brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies created by South African born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones. In the summer of 2020, We Are PIGS made its debut with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” and the first original single “Pulse Queen” followed at the tail end of the year that has boasted 15 additions to editorial playlists between Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Esjay Jones has been highlighted recently by the Recording Academy as well as recognized for solely producing the much-anticipated second LP for Grey Daze (Chester Bennington’s first band), matching his vocals with collaborations from Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter) and Bennington’s 9-year-old twin daughters, Lila and Lilly. Esjay has also worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Alien Ant Farm, and many others. Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with four #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like One Republic, Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.

www.wearepigsband.com

https://www.esjayjones.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePigsBand

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearepigsband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepigsband/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-87023704

Alt Metal Hybrid Project We Are PIGS Releases Bold Animated Video For “Kids” Via Metal Hammer; Featuring Brian “Head” Welch &

Alt Metal Hybrid Project

We Are PIGS

Releases Bold Animated Video For “Kids”

Via Metal Hammer

Producer / Songwriter / Artist Esjay Jones

Teams Up With Brian “Head” Welch & JR Bareis

(KORN, Love And Death)

On Powerful New Song, Inspired By HBO Show “Euphoria”

See the Video below.

“Kids” Follows Previous We Are PIGS Releases

“MOOT” (Featuring Morgan Lander Of KITTIE) &

“Duality” (Slipknot Cover With Terry Corso From Alien Ant Farm), With More Works To Be Released Soon

Today, We Are PIGS in collaboration with Brian “Head” Welch and JR Bareis (KORN, Love And Death) release the bold new animated video for the track “Kids” via Metal Hammer. Featuring each artist in caricature, the video – like the song – aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by today’s young generation and lets them know they are not alone.

See the powerful video (animated by Dave the Creator) here: https://youtu.be/XbD0O7TR1ns

While it can be challenging growing up in current times, We Are PIGS, Brian “Head” Welch and JR Bareis want kids to know that there is always hope. As Welch told Metal Hammer about the new art piece, “For youth today, the world can be a particularly dark place, filled with many temptations. But there is always help available if one reaches for it, as the red balloon symbolizes in the video.”

The song was produced, engineered, co-written and co-sung by Esjay Jones, the mastermind behind We Are Pigs, and was originally inspired by the HBO show “Euphoria” and its raw portrayal of sex, drugs, identity, social media and the difficulties of navigating life as a teenager. Similar to the show, Jones, Welch and Bareis wanted the music video to be uncomfortable and thought provoking.

As Jones has said, “I spoke to Brian about the concept – initially thinking the message was, the ‘kids AREN’T alright,’ but as we started working together, we wanted to spread positivity, hope and purpose to youth with our words, and ‘kids are alright’ became the mantra.”

To further that message, part of the proceeds from the sale of “Kids” will be donated to organizations We Are Moving The Needle and The Whosoevers Movement aimed at uplifting, empowering and providing education and purpose for today’s youth. Find the track here: https://onerpm.link/kids

Says The Whosoevers Movement, “Our generation today faces many more distractions and problems than ever before. Drug abuse, depression, broken families, self-harm and suicide are just a few of the issues they have to overcome.” We Are PIGS hopes to provide a beacon of light with “Kids” and encourages fans to check out and support these organizations as well.

We Are PIGS is Esjay Jones’ alt metal hybrid project characterized with a pig-masked front woman that combines brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies with strong lyrical messages. After debuting with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” (featuring Alien Ant Farm’s Terry Corso) in 2020, followed by original single “Pulse Queen” in early 2021, We Are PIGS has found an incredible following and support through playlist placements on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

Recent releases have included “MOOT” featuring KITTIE’s Morgan Lander and “Blood Diamond,” a collaboration with M.O.B. In addition, Jones has worked behind the scenes as a sought-after producer for acts including Grey Daze (Chester Bennington) and a soon-to-be-released collaboration with Billy Corgan.

About We Are PIGS/Esjay Jones

We Are PIGS is the alt metal hybrid with brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies created by South African born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones. In the summer of 2020, We Are PIGS made its debut with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” and the first original single “Pulse Queen” followed at the tail end of the year that has boasted 15 additions to editorial playlists between Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Esjay Jones has been highlighted recently by the Recording Academy as well as recognized for solely producing the much-anticipated second LP for Grey Daze (Chester Bennington’s first band), matching his vocals with collaborations from Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter) and Bennington’s 9-year-old twin daughters, Lila and Lilly. Esjay has also worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Alien Ant Farm, and many others. Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with four #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like One Republic, Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.

www.wearepigsband.com

https://www.esjayjones.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePigsBand

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearepigsband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepigsband/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-87023704

Alt Metal Hybrid Project We Are PIGS Teams Up With Brian “Head” Welch & JR Bareis (KORN, Love And Death) On Powerful New So

Alt Metal Hybrid Project

We Are PIGS

Teams Up With Brian “Head” Welch & JR Bareis

(KORN, Love And Death)

On Powerful New Song “Kids” Out Today

Hear It HERE

We Are PIGS Is The Collaborative Project Of South African-Born Producer / Songwriter / Artist Esjay Jones

“Kids” Follows “MOOT” (Featuring Morgan Lander Of KITTIE) &

“Duality” (Slipknot Cover With Terry Corso From Alien Ant Farm), With More Works To Be Released Soon

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We Are PIGS in collaboration with Brian “Head” Welch and JR Bareis (KORN, Love And Death) are bringing attention to the challenges faced by our generation on the powerful new track, “Kids,”released today. Hear it here: https://onerpm.link/kids

The song which was produced, engineered, co-written and co-sung by Esjay Jones, the mastermind behind We Are Pigs, and was inspired by the HBO show “Euphoria.” As Jones says, “I was deeply troubled by its graphic and raw portrayal of sex, drugs, identity, social media and the difficulties of navigating life as a teenager today as seen on the sow. It was hard to watch. I spoke to Brian about the concept – initially thinking the message was, the ‘kids AREN’T alright,’ but as we started working together, we wanted to spread positivity, hope and purpose to youth with our words, and ‘kids are alright’ became the mantra.”

Adds Brian “Head” Welch, "Giving advice to young musicians over the years, the number one thing I tell them is to strive for uniqueness! There are so many copycats out there and the bands that stand out the most and have longevity all have a unique sound and quality to them that make them unforgettable and loved by many. We are PIGS are so unique! When Esjay sent me the track for ‘Kids,’ I was instantly in love with it! This band doesn’t sound like any other artist out there and I’m so honored Esjay asked me and JR Bareis to be a part of this track!”

Speaking of his reaction to the song, Corbin Dooley, creative director of Bikiniwax Records, says, “’Kids’ potently stimulates the vagus nerve with powerfully forward metal instrumentation, explosive melodies and hypnotically engaging vocal production. This absolutely masterful interpretation effectively dismantles my genre expectations.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of “Kids” will be donated to organizations We Are Moving The Needle and The Whosoevers Movement aimed at uplifting, empowering and providing education and purpose for today’s youth.

Says The Whosoevers Movement, “Our generation today faces many more distractions and problems than ever before. Drug abuse, depression, broken families, self-harm and suicide are just a few of the issues they have to overcome.” We Are PIGS hopes to provide a beacon of light with “Kids” and encourages fans to check out and support these organizations as well.

We Are PIGS is Esjay Jones’ alt metal hybrid project characterized with a pig-masked front woman that combines brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies. After debuting with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” in 2020, followed by original single “Pulse Queen” in early 2021, We Are PIGS has found an incredible following and support through playlist placements on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Recent releases have included “MOOT” featuring KITTIE’s Morgan Lander and “Blood Diamond,” a collaboration with M.O.B.

In addition, Jones has worked behind the scenes as a sought-after producer for acts including Grey Daze (Chester Bennington) and a soon-to-be-released collaboration with Billy Corgan.

About We Are PIGS/Esjay Jones

We Are PIGS is the alt metal hybrid with brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies created by South African born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones. In the summer of 2020, We Are PIGS made its debut with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” and the first original single “Pulse Queen” followed at the tail end of the year that has boasted 15 additions to editorial playlists between Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Esjay Jones has been highlighted recently by the Recording Academy as well as recognized for solely producing the much-anticipated second LP for Grey Daze (Chester Bennington’s first band), matching his vocals with collaborations from Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter) and Bennington’s 9-year-old twin daughters, Lila and Lilly. Esjay has also worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Alien Ant Farm, and many others. Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with four #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like One Republic, Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.

www.wearepigsband.com

https://www.esjayjones.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePigsBand

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearepigsband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepigsband/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-87023704

Nu-Metal Hybrid Project We Are PIGS Teams Up With Producer M.O.B. (Fever 333, DJ Lethal) To Release Track “Blood Diamond,” Aligning With Message Of Dave Navarro and PADHiA’s

Nu-Metal Hybrid Project

We Are PIGS

Teams Up With Musician/Producer

M.O.B. (Fever 333, DJ Lethal, P-Nut)

To Release Gripping New Track And Video For “Blood Diamond”

See It below

We Are PIGS Is The Project Of South African-Born Producer/Songwriter/Artist Esjay Jones

Who Gets Personal On New Song About Liberation From Past Trauma, Aligning With The Message Of Dave Navarro and PADHiA’s Duel Diagnosis Art Collective In The Video

“Blood Diamond” Follows “MOOT” (Featuring Morgan Lander),

With More Collaborations To Be Released Soon

Following the launch of the blistering track “MOOT” (featuring Kittie’s Morgan Lander) that premiered via Revolver in April, We Are PIGS today unleashes her latest creation — the gripping and brutally honest single “Blood Diamond,” accompanied by a visually alarming new video.

We Are PIGS is the brainchild of accomplished South African-born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones who has worked behind the scenes with Krewella, Grey Daze, Billy Corgan and Brian “Head” Welch. For “Blood Diamond,” Jones collaborated with eclectic producer and musician M.O.B. – after sending her the beat, Jones wrote and sang to it for the heart-thumping final result. Standing for Music Over Business, M.O.B. is a music collective that mixes top-tier artists like Fever 333, DJ Lethal and 311’s P-Nut, with new and upcoming talents.

See the video HERE.

The song, which Jones says ultimately both petrifies and awe-inspires her, is about the destruction waged by past trauma at the hands of family — and Jones hopes to use the song as a mechanism to reach out to others going through the same healing process and letting them know they are not alone.

She says, “’Blood Diamond' is a song for all those healing and evolving in their lives, as I myself am still doing. In many ways I think the track was subconsciously written by a little girl that is still yearning for acceptance and learning what love really is while overcoming trauma. The pain of dealing with a dysfunctional parental relationship has really made for great art over the years but has also led to my own struggles with eating disorders, sexuality, self-love, and anger issues, and I just want people who are going through the same to know they are not alone. 'Blood Diamond' is my way of burying this burden and hopefully helping others navigate these stormy waters."

In the video, Jones wears a T-shirt from Dave Navarro and PADHiA’s art collective Duel Diagnosis, aligning with the organization’s mission to encourage people not to be shamed by struggle, but to celebrate coming out on the other side of it. Proceeds of sales from their line of prints and wearable art benefits organizations such as Safe Horizon, Musicares and Serenity Trauma Healing Center.

As Jones says of the group, "They sum it up perfectly: We all have our struggles, disorders, traumas, misadventures, flaws and defects. We are not set in concrete summarized by some shitty one-dimensional label. We are human, fallible, covered with bruises, affected ... we are also healing, evolving and each uniquely beautiful."

Jones met Navarro while producing the upcoming Grey Daze album, which is one of the great hallmarks of Jones’ sought-after production work. With the We Are PIGS project, characterized with a pig-masked frontwoman, Jones further steps into her own spotlight with a hybrid nu-metal/trap style that combines brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies.

After debuting with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” in 2020, followed by original single “Pulse Queen” in early 2021, We Are PIGS has found an incredible following and support through playlist placements on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

More We Are PIGS original tracks and collaborations will be coming soon.

About We Are PIGS/Esjay Jones

We Are PIGS is the nu-metal hybrid with brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies created by South African born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones. In the summer of 2020, We Are PIGS made its debut with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” and the first original single “Pulse Queen” followed at the tail end of the year that has boasted 15 additions to editorial playlists between Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Esjay Jones has been highlighted recently by the Recording Academy as well as recognized for solely producing the much-anticipated second LP for Grey Daze (Chester Bennington’s first band), matching his vocals with collaborations from Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter) and Bennington’s 9-year-old twin daughters, Lila and Lilly. Esjay has also worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Alien Ant Farm, and many others. Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with four #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more

www.wearepigsband.com

https://www.esjayjones.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePigsBand

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearepigsband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepigsband/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-87023704

We Are PIGS Joins Forces With Morgan Lander Of KITTIE For Aggressive New Track “MOOT”

Hybrid Nu-Metal/Trap Project Is The Creation

Of South African-Born Producer/Songwriter/Artist Esjay Jones

Who Enlisted Lander For Powerhouse Female-Led Collaboration

Spewing With The Rage & Frustration Of Uncertain Times

Revolver premiered the explosive new video for “MOOT,” the latest offering from attention-grabbing music project We Are PIGS that enlisted dynamic vocalist Morgan Lander of Kittie for this fierce female-led collaboration that takes center stage on the track.

We Are PIGS is the brainchild of accomplished South African-born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones who has worked behind the scenes with Krewella, Grey Daze, Billy Corgan and Brian “Head” Welch. With the We Are PIGS project, characterized with a pig-masked frontwoman, Jones steps into her own spotlight with a hybrid nu-metal/trap style that combines brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies. After debuting with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” in 2020, followed by original single “Pulse Queen” in early 2021, We Are PIGS has found an incredible following and support through playlist placements on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

With “MOOT,” Jones and Lander are an unyielding duo that bring the venom to this new track spewing with all the rage and frustration of the past year, and taking aim at the environment that comes with being women in the music industry.

As Lander exclusively tells Revolver, “I feel like women supporting women in the music industry is something that we always need more of, and the fact that Esjay is a musician/writer/engineer and producer puts her in a class all by herself. 'MOOT' is unapologetic and angry, the voice of unbridled rage questioning everything in a very uncertain time. Lending my voice to be heard on this song is something I’m very proud of and hope that listeners enjoy it and fear it a bit, as much as I do.”

Jones further tells the magazine of how the collaboration came to be, after being inspired from watching the acclaimed Kittie: Origins/Evolutions career retrospective documentary. “Five minutes into it I was enamored and empowered. I was deeply fueled by the band's brazen tenacity, willingness to take risks, continuous forward momentum in the face of adversarial forces and their ability to level the playing field in a super male-dominated genre within a male-dominated industry. Literally, as soon as the documentary ended, I sent an unsolicited e-mail to Morgan asking if she would consider collaborating on this We Are PIGS single. Making music with Morgan has been a bucket list experience — she is the real deal and I feel honored and privileged to have had this opportunity to create with a hero!"

In addition to Kittie: Origins/Evolutions (now on Prime, Tubi TV & Bluray/DVD/CD digipack), the Kittie: Live at the London Music Hall 20th anniversary concert film is out now and can be found here. Lander is also part of Canadian melodic death metal group Karkaos that is currently working on a forthcoming as of yet untitled third full-length album set for a late 2021 release.

More We Are PIGS original tracks and collaborations will be coming soon.

About We Are PIGS/Esjay Jones

We Are PIGS is the alternative nu-metal/trap hybrid with brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies created by South African born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones. In the summer of 2020, We Are PIGS made its debut with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” and the first original single “Pulse Queen” followed at the tail end of the year that has boasted 15 additions to editorial playlists between Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Esjay Jones has been highlighted recently by the Recording Academy as well as recognized for solely producing the much-anticipated second LP for Grey Daze (Chester Bennington’s first band), matching his vocals with collaborations from Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter) and Bennington’s 9-year-old twin daughters, Lila and Lilly. Esjay has also worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Alien Ant Farm, and many others. Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with four #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more

www.wearepigsband.com

https://www.esjayjones.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePigsBand

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearepigsband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepigsband/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-87023704