Entombed (band)

Entombed

Entombed during Metalmania festival in Katowice, Poland in 2007
Background information
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Death 'n' roll, death metal
Years active 1987–present
Labels Threeman Recordings, Candlelight, Music for Nations, Earache, Combat, Relativity, Columbia/Sony
Associated acts Nihilist, Disfear, The Hellacopters, Death Breath
Website http://www.entombed.org
Members Alex Hellid
Past members Former members

Entombed is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in 1987 under the name of Nihilist. Entombed began their career as an early pioneer of Scandinavian death metal which initially differed from its American counterpart by its distinct "buzzsaw" guitar tone. However, by the early 1990s their sound had broadened to include garage rock and other influences. This new style would eventually be described as death 'n' roll. Entombed have been influenced by bands such as Slayer, Black Sabbath, Celtic Frost, Autopsy, Repulsion, Kiss, The Misfits, Motörhead and Discharge.[1][2]

Band history

Entombed's debut album was Left Hand Path, a cult favorite that established the band as a popular Swedish death metal band.[3] Left Hand Path and its follow-up, Clandestine, were unique in that they featured what was sometimes referred to as a "buzz saw" guitar sound.[3]

With the release of Wolverine Blues, Entombed changed their sound into a mix of hard rock, heavy metal and death metal, often referred to as death 'n' roll.[4] The band also adopted a mid-tempo groove metal sound, similar to Pantera's.[5] Although this may have turned off many fans, it established their mainstream and critical reputation.[6] Wolverine Blues is considered a classic of early 1990s death metal.[6]

1998's Same Difference was the band's first album without drummer and founding member Nicke Andersson, who left the band to concentrate on The Hellacopters.[7] He was replaced by Peter Stjärnvind.[7] In 2000, Entombed released Uprising, which was very much a continuation of the death 'n' roll sound.[7] The follow-up, Morning Star, continue in the same style, but returned to their earlier roots of the 1990-1991 period.[8]

In 2001, the band worked with performance artists Carina Reich and Bogdan Szyberb, and the Royal Swedish Ballet.[9] The production was entitled Unreal Estate.[9]

They have since released 2003's album Inferno, a continuation of the death 'n' roll style that has become their trademark sound.[7] 2006 saw the release of the When in Sodom EP on June 6 (or 06/06/06).[7] The full-length Serpent Saints – The Ten Amendments followed on July 9, 2007.[7] On this album the style went back to death metal with a sound similar to their first two albums. This album is the group's first release with drummer Olle Dahlstedt (of Alpha Safari and ex–Misery Loves Co.), who replaced Stjärnvind in 2006, and also the first without Uffe Cederlund who is now part of Disfear.

Hellid, Cederlund, and Säfström also reunited to perform "Clandestine" in its entirety with a symphony orchestra, in February 2014.[10] Nicke Andersson intended to participate, but was prevented by scheduling conflicts.

2013 Alex Hellid parted with then touring line-up from 2010 and continue his work with Entombed. 2015 Alex Hellid arranged Entombed recording sessions with Nicke Andersson and Ulf Cederlund continued in 2016.

Personnel

Line-up
  • Alex Hellid - guitar (1987–present)


Former members
  • Nicke Andersson – drums, vocals (1987–1997), bass (1989)
  • David Blomqvist – bass (1989)
  • Uffe Cederlund – guitar (1987–2005), bass (1990–1991)
  • Lars Rosenberg – bass (1990–1995)
  • Johnny Dordevic – vocals (1991–1992)
  • Jörgen Sandström – bass (1995–2004)
  • Peter Stjärnvind – drums (1997–2006)
  • Lars-Göran Petrov – vocals (1988–1991, 1992–2014)
  • Olle Dahlstedt – drums (2006–2014)
  • Nico Elgstrand – guitar (2010–2014), bass (2004–2010)
  • Victor Brandt – bass (2010–2014)
Session/guest musicians

Timeline

Discography

Main article: Entombed discography
Studio albums

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Entombed". Karsmakers.nl. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
  2. ↑ Tobin, Dan (1996). Entombed (CD booklet). Entombed. New York, New York: Earache Records. p. 4.
  3. 1 2 Ekeroth, Daniel (2006). Swedish Death Metal.
  4. ↑ Bowar, Chad. "Retro Recommendation: Entombed - Wolverine Blues". About.com. Access date: January 3, 2012.
  5. ↑ Jason Birchmeier. "Entombed | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
  6. 1 2 Birchmeier, Jason. "Wolverine Blues - Entombed". AllMusic. Access date: January 3, 2012.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Birchmeier, Jason. "Entombed". AllMusic. Access date: January 3, 2012.
  8. ↑ Krgin, Borivoj. "Entombed - Morning Star (Music for Nations)". Blabbermouth.net. Access date: January 3, 2012.
  9. 1 2 "'Unreal' People". NME. May 3, 2001. Access date: June 18, 2008.
  10. ↑ "Video: Original Entombed Members Perform 'Clandestine' With Orchestra, Choir". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-02-05. Retrieved 2015-05-27.

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