Nekrogoblikon Stenchrar -

Early live footage suggests yes, but with a twist. Allen’s vocal range—capable of inhuman gutturals and stratospheric shrieks—has added a new layer to the Stenchrar . The “rar” is now deeper, more cavernous, almost Lovecraftian. Meanwhile, John Goblikon has hinted on social media that the upcoming album (tentatively titled Goblin 2: Even Goblin-er ) will feature a track simply called “Stenchrar Supreme,” which he claims is “seven minutes of pure olfactory devastation.”

Nekrogoblikon formed in 2006 and built a reputation for merging absurd humor — centered on their goblin mascot and theatrical shtick — with genuinely tight metal compositions. Early material leaned heavily into melodic death metal tropes with catchy hooks and high-energy riffing. Over successive releases they experimented with symphonic textures, pop-inflected choruses, and sharper production. Stenchrar represents a band comfortable with its identity: still irreverent and characterful, but musically more ambitious and sonically expansive. nekrogoblikon stenchrar

(Exact track names are left out here to avoid spoilers for first-time listeners; pick whichever cuts on your copy match these descriptions.) Early live footage suggests yes, but with a twist

Released in 2015, "Stenchrar" is Nekrogoblikon's fourth full-length album and a thematic continuation of their fascination with the grotesque, the bizarre, and the fantastical. The album's title, "Stenchrar," is derived from the Swedish word for "the stench," which aptly encapsulates the sonic assault that listeners are about to endure. Meanwhile, John Goblikon has hinted on social media