History
Early career (1987–1991)
Entombed are rooted in the band Nihilist who were formed by drummer Nicke Andersson, guitarist Alex Hellid and bassist Leif Cuzner, who formed the band in 1987. After using a number of temporary vocalists for their initial shows, the band eventually recruited Lars-Göran Petrov, L.G. Petrov, who was the drummer for the band Morbid (band), Morbid, which featured Mayhem (band), Mayhem vocalist Dead (musician), Dead. The band also recruited Morbid's session guitarist Uffe Cederlund as a second guitarist, and recorded a number of demos with tracks that would eventually appear on Entombed's Left Hand Path (album), debut album. Following increased tensions between band members, the majority of the band decided to rename themselves as Entombed rather than force these members out. Entombed's debut album ''Left Hand Path (album), Left Hand Path'' was released in 1990, a cult favorite that established them as a popular Swedish death metal band.Ekeroth, Daniel (2006). ''Swedish Death Metal''. ''Left Hand Path'' and its follow-up, ''Clandestine (album), Clandestine'', were unique in that they featured what was sometimes referred to as a "buzz saw" guitar sound. Prior to the recording of ''Clandestine'', Petrov was fired from the band due to personal disputes. The vocals on the album were recorded by Andersson instead, and for the tour following the album's release in 1991, the band hired vocalist Johnny Dordevic, previously a member of the band Carnage (band), Carnage.1992–2000
Petrov eventually reconciled with the band after releasing an album with the band Comecon (band), Comecon, and the band eventually released ''Wolverine Blues'' in 1993. The album featured a departure of sound from the band's previous work, with a greater influence of hard rock and Heavy metal music, heavy metal alongside their initial death metal stylings, in a style now often referred to as death 'n' roll.Bowar, Chad2001–2009
In 2001, the band worked with performance artists Carina Reich and Bogdan Szyberb, and the Royal Swedish Ballet."'Unreal' People"2010–2020
In 2010, Victor Brandt joined as bass player and Nico Elgstrand switched to guitars so the band once again had two guitarists. In April 2013, Entombed performed a set with the Sundsvall Chamber Orchestra at the Nordfest festival. In 2013, Petrov and Hellid began a legal battle regarding the name Entombed. In 2014, L.G. Petrov, Olle Dahlstedt, Nico Elgstrand and Victor Brandt formed Entombed A.D. as a result of the band's trademark being held by Hellid. Hellid, Cederlund, and Orvar Säfström, Säfström reunited to perform "Clandestine" in its entirety with the 65-piece Gävle Symphonic Orchestra and a 40-piece choir in February 2014. Thomas von Wachenfeldt played bass. Nicke Andersson intended to participate, but was prevented by scheduling conflicts. Hellid, Andersson and Cederlund reunited to perform as Entombed in October 2016. They were joined by Robert Andersson (vocals) and Nicke Andersson's half brother Edvin Aftonfalk (bass), both formerly of the Swedish death metal band Morbus Chron. Their first performance was at the Close-Up Båten festival cruise. In November they performed a double set in Malmö to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ''Clandestine'', where the album was performed in its entirety twice. The first set was a performance by Hellid, Cederlund, Andersson with Säfström and von Wachenfeldt and the Malmö Symphony Orchestra and the second set was a regular performance with Andersson and Aftonfalk.2021–present
On 7 March, 2021, former vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov died after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, aged 49. On July 14, 2022, Entombed performed at Gefle Metal Festival. The band consisted of Alex Hellid, Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Jörgen Sandström. Vocals were performed by Sandström and guest vocalists Tomas Lindberg, Scott Carlson, Unleashed (band), Johnny Hedlund, Urskogr, and Conrad Lant, Cronos. Former Entombed drummer Peter Stjärnvind was guest on drums.Personnel
;Current members * Alex Hellid - lead guitar (1987–2014, 2016–present) * Uffe Cederlund – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1987–2005, 2016–present), bass (1989–1990) * Nicke Andersson – drums (1987–1997, 2016–present), vocals (1992), bass (1989–1990) * Jörgen Sandström – bass (1995–2004, 2022–present) ;Former members * Mattias Boström – vocals (1987–1988) * Leif Cuzner – bass (1987–1988; died 2006) * Johnny Hedlund – bass (1988–1989) * Lars-Göran Petrov – vocals, keyboards (1988–2014; died 2021) * David Blomqvist – bass (1989) * Lars Rosenberg – bass (1990–1995) * Johnny Dordevic – vocals (1991–1992) * Orvar Säfström – vocals (1991, 2014) * Peter Stjärnvind – drums (1997–2006, guest 2022) * Nico Elgstrand – bass (2004–2010), guitar (2010–2014) * Olle Dahlstedt – drums (2006–2014) * Victor Brandt – bass (2010–2014) * Edvin Aftonfalk - bass (2016–unknown) * Robert Andersson - vocals (2016–unknown) ;Session/guest musicians * Fred Estby – vocals, drums * Matti Kärki – vocals * Peder Carlsson – harmonica * Anders Lindström – rhythm guitar * Colten Lavalle - drumtar * Daniel Rey – spoken word on one song * Östen Warnerbring – vocals and saxophone for one TV performance * Thomas von Wachenfeldt – Bass and orchestral arrangements on the Classical Clandestine symphonic concertsTimeline
Discography
;Studio albums * ''Left Hand Path (album), Left Hand Path'' (1990) * ''Clandestine (album), Clandestine'' (1991) * ''Wolverine Blues'' (1993) * ''DCLXVI: To Ride Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth'' (1997) * ''Same Difference (album), Same Difference'' (1998) * ''Uprising (Entombed album), Uprising'' (2000) * ''Morning Star (Entombed album), Morning Star'' (2001) * ''Inferno (Entombed album), Inferno'' (2003) * ''Serpent Saints – The Ten Amendments'' (2007)References
Bibliography
* Ekeroth, Daniel (2008). ''Swedish Death Metal''. Bazillion Points Books. .External links