Piggy D

November 16, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Matthew Montgomery, known as Piggy D., was born on November 16, 1975. He is an American musician best known as the guitarist for the horror punk band Wednesday 13 and the bassist for Rob Zombie. He initially took up bass duties with Rob Zombie, performing ‘American Witch’ live on the “Late Show with David Letterman” just before embarking on the second leg of the “Educated Horses” tour in late 2006. He still has a strong solo career in addition to performing with Zombie.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Matthew Montgomery

Nickname:

Piggy D.

Birth date:

November 16, 1975

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$5 million

Background

Matthew Montgomery, known as Piggy D., co-directed “Along Came a Spider: the Movie,” a short 10-minute promo movie for Alice Cooper’s album, that was posted on October 2, 2008, on Cooper’s official YouTube page. Three tracks from the album were included in the film: ‘Vengeance is Mine,’ ‘(In Touch with Your) Feminine Side,’ and ‘Killed by Love.’ Alice Cooper, Slash, Roxxi Dott, Howie Pyro, and Dave Pino appear in the video. Montgomery also did the album’s visual design, including the album cover and various teaser posters. Montgomery has also provided artwork for John 5’s solo albums. His work may be found in the films “Remixploitation,” (2009), “Requiem (2008), and “The Devil Knows My Name” (2007). Montgomery also collaborated on the artwork for Lita Ford’s latest album, “Wicked Wonderland.”

Montgomery co-wrote and produced the first Alice Cooper Halloween song, ‘Keepin’ Halloween Alive,’ in 2009. The single was available digitally on iTunes and a limited edition C.D. A seven-inch glow-in-the-dark record was also issued. The first studio album with Zombie, including Montgomery, was released in February 2010. Montgomery co-wrote the song ‘The Man Who Laughs.’ Montgomery co-wrote the long-awaited sequel ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare’ with David Spreng, Bob Ezrin, and Alice Cooper in 2011. The album includes the song ‘Last Man On Earth.’

After a five-year sabbatical, Montgomery and experimental vocalist Shannon Gallant began working on a new recording project named “The Haxans.” The pair has two tracks: ‘Cold Blood’ and ‘Black Cat Bone.’ Montgomery was asked to co-write and co-produce The Doom Party’s debut album in 2011. There is no scheduled release date. With the song ‘Lucifer Rising,’ Montgomery contributed to the new Rob Zombie album “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor” in 2013. Montgomery employs E.S.P. basses. Montgomery revealed in 2016 that he would be teaming with Ash Costello on a new project named “The Haxans,” beginning on New Year’s Day. On June 6, 2016, the first single, ‘Chains,’ was released.

Career timeline

2006

He Plays For Rob Zombie

Montgomery originally takes over Zombie's bass duties from current Ozzy Osbourne bassist Blasko, performing 'American Witch' live on the "Late Show with David Letterman."

2008

He Directs a Short Movie

Montgomery co-directs a 10-minute movie entitled "Along Came a Spider: the Movie" for Alice Cooper's latest album.

February 2010

The First Studio Album

The first studio album with Zombie, including Montgomery, is released.

2013

The New Rob Zombie Album

Montgomery contributes to the songwriting for the new Zombie album "Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor'' with the song 'Lucifer Rising.'

2016

The Collaboration With Ash Costello

Montgomery announces that he is collaborating with Costello from New Year's Day on a new project called "The Haxans."

Why We Love Piggy D

He's a professional
Montgomery is a musician and songwriter who has been performing for over 15 years. He has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry and played at countless venues worldwide.
He keeps it real with his fans
In addition to being a talented musician, Montgomery is also one of the most excellent guys you'll ever meet. He loves to talk about his passion for music and storytelling. He is very close to his fans.
He plays a variety of instruments
Montgomery can play the guitar, piano, bass, and drums — but he also sings! His voice is powerful yet soothing, his tone is rich and warm, his pitch is perfect, his vibrato is sweet and sexy and he's got, soul!

5 Surprising Facts

He was born in Texas
Montgomery was born in Houston, Texas, U.S.
His first album
Montgomery began his music career by releasing his first album on Wednesday 13, "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead."
He’s got many Instagram followers
The number of followers on his Instagram reached 61,684 followers.
He is married
Montgomery's wife is Maureen Van Mortis, an actress best known for her role in "The Blue of Noon."
His nickname is from childhood
Montgomery got the nickname Piggy D. when he was a kid because he was overweight and used to drink milk all the time.