About

Emerging from the murky depths of Cincinnati, Ohio, Scab Hag is a swamp-brewed death metal quintet formed in 2021. They have quickly made a significant impact on the extreme metal scene, earning a spot on Metal Hammer's list of "10 up-and-coming death metal bands every self-respecting metalhead should know."

Known for their ferocious live shows, Scab Hag has shared the stage with an impressive lineup of acts, including Mortician, Bodybox, Volcano, Left to Die, Undeath, Snuffed On Sight, Skeletal Remains, Vitriol, Morta Skuld, Nunslaughter, Bury Your Dead, Genocide Pact, Vomit Forth, Mutilatred, Exhorder, Deterioration, and many others.

The band has cultivated a dedicated following through consistent touring and festival appearances, including Gored in the Heart of Texas, Hacked Up for Barbecue, Delaware Terror Fest, and Connecticut Funtime Bonanza. They have also completed successful tours with bands like Bonginator, Mutilation Barbecue, Throne, and Crown Vic.

Scab Hag maintains strong industry partnerships with notable entities, including Frozen Screams Imprint, Pull The Plug Patches, Iron Fortress Records, and Penalty Box Records.

Lineup

Mike

Mike Deurmier

Vocals
Evan

Evan Adams

Guitar
Tony

Tony Strader

Guitar
Jackson

Jackson Medlock

Bass
Alex

Alex Hooper

Drums

Shows

Music

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Press

Metal Hammer | 10 up-and-coming death metal bands every self-respecting metalhead should know

October 9, 2023

“Self-described as “Cincinnati death metal bog-dwellers”, Scab Hag are introducing the murky, suffocating atmosphere of Ohio’s swampland to extreme metal. Their claustrophobic sludge/death metal has already earned the attention of the US metal press, and you can expect that popularity to fester when debut album Wading Through Mephitic Filth drops on October 31.”

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Decibel Magazine | Track Premiere: Scab Hag – “Reanimated”

October 4, 2023

“As part of the burgeoning Ohio death metal scene, Scab Hag proudly plays self-described “caveman shit” with conviction and lethality.”

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Decibel Magazine | Demo:listen: Scab Hag

January 11, 2022

“..the death metal found beneath this striking and deranged piece of art just so happens to be of the highest, sickest order. All things considered, their name, their artwork, their skull-nullifying sound, it all embodies the true spirit of death metal. In short, Scab Hag’s demo (debut EP) crushed its way here to become our featured demo of the week.”

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