Album Review: Promo 2018 by Double Ended Dildo
If you’re into Rock with a twisted edge, Promo 2018 by Double Ended Dildo might just be your next auditory nightmare. Released under the label Regurgitated Stoma Stew Productions in 2018, this US-based band dives headfirst into the gore-soaked depths of Goregrind—a style that’s not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. With tracks like Revenge Of The Penis (Facefucked) and Prolapsatory Bowelfuck, they don’t exactly shy away from provocative themes. This ain’t your grandma’s rock album unless your grandma has a dark sense of humor—and possibly questionable life choices.
Let’s talk about why these songs stick with you—for better or worse. First up is Revenge Of The Penis (Facefucked). Holy cow, where do I even start? It’s brutal, chaotic, and sounds like someone threw an industrial blender into a mosh pit. The track slams you with relentless percussion and guttural vocals that feel like they were recorded inside a slaughterhouse. You won’t forget it anytime soon because honestly, how could you? It’s grotesque but oddly compelling, like watching a car crash unfold in slow motion. There’s something disturbingly mesmerizing about its raw energy.
Then there’s Prolapsatory Bowelfuck. Yeah, try saying that title five times fast without cracking a smile. This one stands out thanks to its absurdity paired with some genuinely impressive musicianship. Beneath all the shock-value naming lies a surprisingly intricate arrangement. The riffs are heavy as hell, grinding against each other like tectonic plates shifting during an earthquake. And while the lyrical content might make you question humanity itself, the technical skill on display keeps you hitting repeat. Well, maybe once or twice before needing a breather.
The other tracks—like Macabre Menstrual Meat and Necroejaculation—continue the theme of combining disgustingly vivid imagery with punishing soundscapes. Honestly, if you didn’t know any better, you’d think this was the soundtrack to a horror movie no sane person would dare watch. But hey, credit where it’s due: Double Ended Dildo knows their audience and delivers exactly what fans of Goregrind crave.
Reflecting on Promo 2018, it’s hard not to admire the sheer audacity of it all. These guys aren’t trying to win over mainstream listeners; they’re carving out their own niche in the underground scene with unapologetic ferocity. Sure, it’s gross, loud, and borderline offensive—but isn’t that kinda refreshing in today’s overly sanitized music landscape?
And here’s the kicker: despite everything, I kinda respect them for sticking to their guns. After all, how many bands can say they’ve made people laugh, cringe, and bang their heads simultaneously? Not many, I reckon. So yeah, give Promo 2018 a spin—if you’ve got the guts.
