Gabi & the Fly, the new heavy metal project from Calgary, Alberta vocalist Gabriella Lindland and Matt “Piggy D.” Montgomery — former Rob Zombie bassist and current Marilyn Manson guitarist — has released its debut five-song demo, Initiation of Decay, exclusively on Bandcamp. A video for the track “Devil’s Chain” is also out now.
The duo draws from sludge, grind, industrial metal, and extreme music to build a sound rooted in aggression and atmosphere. Lindland comes out of Calgary’s underground heavy scene, where she developed her vocal style across bands spanning sludge metal, crust punk, and grind. Montgomery brings his two decades of experience in horror-driven rock and metal to the collaboration. Initiation of Decay serves as the first look at the band’s sound ahead of a forthcoming debut full-length. A limited pressing of 100 CDs is available as part of an exclusive merch bundle while supplies last.
Montgomery is best known for his 18-year run as bassist for Rob Zombie, joining in 2006 as the replacement for Rob “Blasko” Nicholson, who departed to join Ozzy Osbourne‘s touring band. His debut performance with Zombie came on May 24, 2006 during a Late Show With David Letterman appearance. He played bass on four Rob Zombie studio albums: Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (2010), Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor (2013), The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser (2016) and The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021). Nicholson rejoined Zombie in 2024 following Montgomery‘s departure.
Montgomery played his first show with Marilyn Manson in August 2024 at the opening of Five Finger Death Punch‘s summer 2024 arena tour. Beyond Zombie and Manson, he has collaborated with Alice Cooper, John 5 and Wednesday 13, and is a member of The Haxans alongside New Years Day singer Ash Costello.
