
Shit Beast (2011)
Gutalax’s 2011 album “Shit Beast” is a no-holds-barred goregrind experience, featuring explicit lyrics and brutal sounds. The album’s shock value and over-the-top humor make it a divisive but memorable release.
Make no mistake: Gutalax’s “Shit Happens!” isn’t intended for a mainstream audience. The album revels in taboo subject matter and offensive humor, prioritizing aural chaos over traditional musicality. While the Czech band has a dedicated cult following within the extreme metal scene, the album offers little to listeners seeking technical proficiency, relatable lyrics, or a refined musical experience.
Length: 29:50
Grindcore, goregrind, porngrind
July 13, 2015
Rotten Roll Rex (RRR)
2015
Davos Records (Vyškov, Czech Republic)
Otyn
Scatological humor: The album title itself suggests a focus on fecal matter and bodily functions, which are recurring themes in the lyrics and imagery of the songs.
Gross-out humor: Gutalax employs shock value and explicit lyrics to provoke reactions from listeners, often using grotesque and extreme imagery for comedic effect.
Parody and satire: The band often parodies various aspects of society and popular culture, using exaggerated and over-the-top scenarios to highlight absurdities or poke fun at conventions.
The Sound: Think of a speeding chainsaw ripping through a pile of rotten meat and discarded diapers. The vocals are guttural growls and shrieks, barely intelligible. The drumming is relentless, like a hyperactive child smashing out rhythms on pots and pans.
The Humor: Imagine the crude, bathroom humor of a 12-year-old boy who’s discovered the most outrageous swear words and bodily functions exist. It’s designed to be repulsive and make you laugh out of sheer disbelief.
The Energy: It’s non-stop aggression and aural assault. If there are moments that slow down, it’s to build up to something even more explosive and disgusting. This album isn’t meant for contemplation, it’s meant to be cranked up loud and headbanged to.
July 13, 2015