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: The opening track that sets the tone—pure, unadulterated goblin energy.
Critics and fans on platforms like Encyclopaedia Metallum praise Stench for its unique ability to balance "depressing melodies" with "joyously sinister" themes. While the goblin gimmick is central, the consensus is that the musicality—specifically the drum work and technical guitar playing—is what allows the album to hold up as a serious metal record rather than just a joke. Nekrogoblikon - Stench - Reviews - Encyclopaedia Metallum
However, Stench uses the goblin lore to its advantage. The album explores themes of death, destruction, and heavy metal glory through the eyes of a creature that just wants to watch the world burn (and maybe get a snack). The lyrics are dark yet tongue-in-cheek, walking the fine line between horror and humor without ever breaking character.
He serves as the band's mascot and co-lead vocalist, often appearing in a suit to contrast his monstrous appearance. Expansion: His popularity led to the podcast Right Now with John Goblikon , where he interviews other musicians and celebrities. 3. "Stenchrar" Aesthetic & Style nekrogoblikon stenchrar
: The titular epic of the album's backend, loved by hardcore fans for its shifting tempos.
The sound was a massive leap forward. The band had traded their folksy charm for a blistering, modern melodic death metal assault. The Los Angeles Times noted that the band’s "songwriting and technical proficiency makes a giant leap forward, with a combination of intricate riffs, blistering solos and catchy choruses that recall At the Gates and Children of Bodom". The unexpected inclusion of electronic elements and trance breakdowns, they wrote, "works surprisingly well".
that transformed the California-based outfit from a local novelty project into the undisputed kings of "goblin metal". Released on July 19, 2011 , this 12-track, 58-minute sonic assault refined the chaotic folk-metal elements of their 2007 debut, Goblin Island , trading bedroom-production aesthetics for a massive, modern melodic death metal sound. : The opening track that sets the tone—pure,
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Clocking in at just over 58 minutes across 12 tracks, Stench is a relentless journey through a slime-covered universe. Nekrogoblikon - Stench - Reviews - Encyclopaedia Metallum
: The breakout single that catapulted the band to viral internet fame, characterized by its infectious keyboard hook and a legendary music video starring the band's mascot, John Goblikon. Nekrogoblikon - Stench - Reviews - Encyclopaedia Metallum
Stenchrar is an evolution rather than a reinvention—Nekrogoblikon polishing their trademark blend of grotesque humor and melodic metal into a tighter, more ambitious package. It won’t erase debates about novelty in metal, but it offers enough compositional growth to challenge dismissive takes and reward listeners who enjoy both a laugh and well-crafted heavy music.
: Eddie's "boisterously good-natured drum fills" and Brandon's "deep bass grandeur" are consistently praised, notes Angry Metal Guy .
: Collectors looking for physical copies can track down original digipaks with the 16-page full-color booklet or check out market listings via the Nekrogoblikon Discogs Database .
Released on July 19, 2011, Stench marked the band's transition from a lo-fi basement project to a technically proficient melodic death metal powerhouse. The album is widely recognized for its viral hit, "No One Survives," which introduced the world to the band's iconic mascot, . "Prince of the Land of Stench"
The road stretched on, long, dangerous, and considerably better smelling than before.