Overview

• Matty Matheson, known for his role on 'The Bear,' has launched a new hardcore band called Pig Pen, where he serves as the lead vocalist.
• The band includes Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire, Daniel Romano, Ian Ski Romano, and Tommy Major, blending hardcore and indie-country influences.
• Pig Pen has recorded 10 songs over two days, but no release dates for the music or an album have been confirmed yet.
• The band announced their debut live show at Sneaky Dee's in Toronto on April 25, 2025, which sold out quickly, with a waitlist now available.
• Matheson shared a teaser of the band's music on social media, generating excitement among fans and highlighting his return to hardcore music after his earlier band, Sex Tears.