Pungent Stench - Been Caught Buttering (Reissue 2026) LP

Pungent Stench - Been Caught Buttering (Reissue 2026) LP

With Been Caught Buttering, Pungent Stench delivered one of the most infamous and distinctive albums in early 90s death metal. Originally released in 1991 via Nuclear Blast, the record quickly gained notoriety for both its grotesque imagery and its unconventional approach to extreme music.

Musically, the album blends elements of death metal and grindcore with a raw, filthy production and a twisted sense of groove. Pungent Stench carved out a unique identity within the scene, combining heavy riffs, mid-tempo passages and disturbing atmospheres that set them apart from their contemporaries.

The album’s controversial artwork, featuring a shocking and macabre visual concept, sparked international attention and censorship debates, particularly with altered versions released in certain markets. This notoriety helped push the band further into the spotlight, cementing their cult status in the underground.

Lyrically and thematically, Been Caught Buttering explores grotesque and taboo subjects with a dark sense of humor and provocation, reinforcing the band’s reputation for pushing boundaries both musically and visually.

This 2026 reissue by Hammerheart Records brings the album back to vinyl, allowing a new generation of listeners and collectors to experience this landmark release. The pressing captures the raw energy and disturbing atmosphere that made the album a cornerstone of early European death metal.

For fans of old-school death metal and grindcore, Been Caught Buttering remains an essential and uncompromising classic.

Why You’ll Love This Album

• Cult death metal/grindcore classic from the early 90s

• Unique blend of groove, brutality and disturbing atmosphere

• Infamous and controversial artwork with legendary status

• Essential release in European death metal history

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

Sound & Production

• Raw, dirty and old-school production

• Heavy riffs with groove-driven passages

• Distinctive and unconventional sound

Musical Characteristics

• Death metal fused with grindcore elements

• Mid-tempo heaviness mixed with faster sections

• Dark humor and provocative themes

Atmosphere & Mood

• Grotesque, disturbing and provocative

• Raw and underground

• Dark with a twisted edge

For Fans Of

• Carcass (early era)

• Napalm Death

• Autopsy

• Obituary

• Repulsion

Product Details

• Artist: Pungent Stench

• Title: Been Caught Buttering

• Format: Vinyl LP (2026 Reissue)

• Label: Hammerheart Records

• Genre: Death Metal / Grindcore

Manufacturer information

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