"Pungent Stench began in late 1987, but took until February 1988 to begin rehearsing. Barely a month in proper existence they had composed 10 songs, and by April recorded their first demo tape. Their drummer Alex was a guest at the mixing of Napalm Death's sophomore album at Birdsong Studios, after that he booked 2 days for Pungent Stench in the same studio (to record their 2nd demo). The band had plans to release this demo professionally with a printed cover and manufactured tapes, but before that process could begin they received a signing offer from Nuclear Blast. The trio achieved early prominence in the death metal scene due to their unique playing style and controversial lyrical content, which was a seamless blend of gore, paraphilia, and black comedy."
