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The Sound of Stenchcore

“The Sound of Stenchcore” is a grimy dive into the raw, crusted edges of punk and metal, gathering together the pioneers and modern torchbearers of the stenchcore sound. The playlist scrapes the sludge with early tracks like Deviated Instinct’s “Scarecrow” and Hellbastard’s “Heading For Eternal Darkness,” laying out a foundation of downtuned riffs, d-beat rhythms, and apocalyptic moods. Bands like Hellkrusher, Sacrilege, and Stormcrow keep things steeped in grime and political discontent, creating a bleak atmosphere that’s both aggressive and deeply textured.

This mix pushes through decades of crust-driven noise, from Amebix’s proto-crust anthems to newer crushers like Lifeless Dark and Vicious Blade. With a consistent mix of metallic hardcore, sludge-laden guitar work, and gritty textures, the playlist showcases how stenchcore remains rooted in DIY ethics and relentless heaviness. It’s not polished, not pretty — just decaying riffs and d-beats for days.

Axegrinder 3 tracks
Hellkrusher 3 tracks
Deviated Instinct 3 tracks
Hellbastard 3 tracks
Sore Throat 3 tracks
Fatum 3 tracks
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