Although dissappointed by the sudden split, founding member 
singer/guitarist Martin „El Cochino“ Schirenc continued to release music 
and play concerts with various other projects, before he finally agreed 
to attend a Pungent Stench tribute show in Istanbul, where he played 
several songs from his former band under the moniker „The Church of 
Pungent Stench“. Supported by Mike Gröger (Hollenthon) on drums, as well 
as Hakan Nurcanlı (Art Diktator) on bass, this 2011 concert was a huge 
success. Subsequently, Schirenc received numerous offers from various 
promoters to also bring this show to other cities.

It wasn’t until 2013 that Schirenc finally agreed to take „The Church of 
Pungent Stench“ on the road to grace stages worldwide. The new line up 
continued to feature Mike on drums, but also introduced a new bass 
player, Danny Vacuum, known for his involvement with bands like Genocide 
S.S., Necrony, and The Accidents. The first show took place at the 
Eindhoven Metal Meeting and only marked the beginning of a successful 
series of appearances at the biggest festivals in Europe (Graspop Metal 
Meeting, Hellfest, Brutal Assault, Bang Your Head, Barroselas Metalfest, 
Neurotic Deathfest) and the USA (Maryland Deathfest, 70.000 Tons of Metal).

Due to a legal dispute, the band was forced to change it’s name and is 
now touring as „Schirenc plays Pungent Stench“. However, the mission 
remains the same: bringing the music of Austria’s sickest band back to 
life and keeping the flame burning by refusing to praise the ashes!!!