Album Review – Putrid Defecation / Tales from the Toilet (2025)

The debut album by these Finnish Brutal Death Metal newcomers delivers seven tracks that embody the unapologetically brutal themes and aggressive soundscapes characteristic of the toilet slam genre.

Originally envisioned as a one-man project in 2019, Espoo, Finland’s own Brutal Death Metal/Deathslam newcomers Putrid Defecation are set to unleash upon humanity their debut opus, titled Tales from the Toilet, showcasing the band’s raw intensity, moving beyond the programmed drums of earlier works to feature a complete recording lineup. Mixed by Atte Karm, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, and with a perverse, gory artwork by Lucker Riquelme, the album delivers seven tracks that embody the unapologetically brutal themes and aggressive soundscapes characteristic of the toilet slam genre, all carefully crafted by vocalist Joona Pätsikkä (who unfortunately left the band in November 2024), guitarists Peter Halin and Petteri Sillanpää, bassist Johnny Grinds and drummer Alpo Laitinen, being therefore recommended for fans of Cumbeast, Torsofuck, Cerebral Incubation, and Monumental Discharge.

Introduction to Constipation is a brutal slab of Death Metal overflowing gore and madness from Joona’s deep gutturals, whereas the guitars by Peter and Petteri will inspire you for some sick slamming in Airborne Backdoor Evacuation, supported by the ruthless drums by Alpo, followed by Whirlwind of Excrement, another three minute onrush of putrid sounds led by the gruesome gnarls by Joona. Then a weird intro evolves into more of their trademark Brutal Death Metal in Unremitting Hematochezia, with the sound of their guitars exhaling violence yet feeling very melodious.

Not only the title-track Tales from the Toilet is the longest of all songs, but it’s also the most dynamic, with the pounding drums by Alpo inspiring us all to slam like true bastards, followed by Impending Anal Leakage, a one minute demented assault with the guest vocals by Jori Kemppi of Discreant and Aleksi Kiianlehto of What Awaits Us being absolutely demented; and of course the album ends with more brutality and gore in Erfurt Latrine Disaster, with Johnny blasting his bass manically while Joona keeps vomiting the song’s depraved words.

As gory and putrid as it is technical and vibrant, Tales from the Toilet is definitely an album not recommended for the lighthearted, bringing to our ears an overdose of violence crafted with endless fury and blood by those talented Finnish rockers. If you want to get your hands dirty with the music by Putrid Defecation, you can stream their wicked creations on YouTube and on Spotify, and of course purchase their new album from BandCamp or by clicking HERE. Don’t forget to also give them a shout on Facebook and on Instagram, but you better be warned that once you’re caught in a mosh of toilet slam, your soul will become so grimy and smelly you will never be able to leave their cesspool of filth.

Best moments of the album: Airborne Backdoor Evacuation and Tales from the Toilet.

Worst moments of the album: None.

Released in 2025 Stadin Rec

Track listing
1. Introduction to Constipation 1:29
2. Airborne Backdoor Evacuation 3:05
3. Whirlwind of Excrement 2:58
4. Unremitting Hematochezia 3:03
5. Tales from the Toilet 3:55
6. Impending Anal Leakage 0:56
7. Erfurt Latrine Disaster 3:11

Band members
Joona Pätsikkä – vocals
Peter Halin – guitar
Petteri Sillanpää – guitar
Johnny Grinds – bass
Alpo Laitinen – drums, vocals

Guest musicians
Jori Kemppi – vocals on “Impending Anal Leakage”
Aleksi Kiianlehto – vocals on “Impending Anal Leakage”