Swine Overlord

Swine Overlord is an American brutal death metal band that formed in 2011. Initially, the band started as a solo project by Will Peplinski, but it evolved into a duo with Devin Alford joining for vocals and drums. They gained recognition with their EP *Anthology of Abominations*, which featured guest vocalists from notable bands like Gutfucked and Habitual Defilement. The band's style combines elements of grind, slam, and technical death metal, creating a complex and heavy sound. Their debut album, *Parables of Umbral Transcendence*, released in 2014, further solidified their presence in the underground scene with its progressive and brutal approach to death metal.

Swine Overlord has undergone lineup changes, with Anthony Davis briefly joining as a vocalist for *Parables of Umbral Transcendence*. The band's music often explores themes of psychological depth, as seen in the album title's reference to Jungian psychology. Despite being categorized as brutal death metal, Swine Overlord aims to stand out by incorporating progressive elements into their sound, making them a notable act in the genre for fans of complex and aggressive music.

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