Matty Matheson Forms Hardcore Band Pig Pen with Members of Alexisonfire

The celebrity chef and actor announced the band's debut show in Toronto and teased unreleased music recorded with longtime friends.

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.