Entombed's debut album was Left Hand Path, a cult favorite that established the band as a popular death metal band. The follow-up, Clandestine, was just as popular. These first two albums were unique in that they featured what was sometimes referred to as a "chainsaw" guitar sound which became a staple of Swedish death metal worldwide. It was created using the Boss Heavy Metal distortion pedal and a Peavey amplifier. This iconic guitar tone spawned the niche sub-genre referred to as 'entombedcore' which consists of just hardcore bands using the infamous chainsaw tone as part of their sound.
After the Gods of Grind tour, Entombed began changing their sound into a mix of groove metal, hard rock and death metal frequently called death n roll. Although this may have turned off many fans, it established their mainstream and critical reputation. Wolverine Blues and Hollowman are widely considered classics of early 1990s death metal, but were followed by problems with various record companies.
In 1999, Entombed released Uprising, which was an anti-commercial return to the band's roots. The follow-up, Morning Star returned to Hollowman and Wolverine Blues style metal. They have since released 2003's album Inferno, a continuation of the 'death n roll' style that has become their trademark sound.
2006 saw the release of new music from Entombed, with the When in Sodom EP on June 6 (or 06/06/06), and the full length album Serpent Saints - The Ten Amendments was released on July 9th, 2007. This album is the group's first release with drummer Olle Dahlstedt (of Alpha Safari and ex-Misery Loves Co.), who replaced long-time drummer Peter Stjärnvind in 2006.
they reunite in 2016 after winning the case of entombed name.
Current band members:
* Robert Andersson (vocals)
* Edvin Aftonfalk (bass)
* Alex Hellid - guitar
* Uffe Cederlund - guitar
* Nicke Andersson - drums
Former members:
* Jörgen Sandström - bass
* Zoran - bass
* Lars Rosenberg - bass
* Peter Stjärnvind - drums
* Johnny Dordevic - vocals
* David Blomqvist - guitars
* Uffe Cederlund - guitar, bass
* L.G Petrov - vocal
Session and guest members:
* Fred Estby - vocals
* Matti Kärki - vocals
* Orvar Säfström - vocals
* Peder Carlsson - harmonica
* Anders Lindström - guitar
* Daniel Rey - vocals
* Östen Warnebring - vocals
Crawl
Entombed Lyrics
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Dead fingers cold as ice touches my flesh
As it passed through my soul and body
The fear I thought was gone grows
Tears of regret and confusion
This is not what I wanted to know
I have embraced the truth
I thought I gave my life
But back I was only given pain
I once stood at the threshold of my desire
Losing ground now I'm this horrid truth's denier
The nocturnal hour is passed
Here nothing can last
I sought and screamed in pain
But there was nothing to gain
Nihility arise from the bottom of no lies
From here to eternity I just can be set free
Father help me die away from reality
My arms and legs are bound
Please grant me mortality
I'm losing it
Crawling upon these white walls of truth
For the darkest cold I've wasted my entire youth
I'm crawling down
The dirt that I licked off my mind
The truth you'll never want to find
The lyrics to Entombed's song "Crawl" depict a desperate plea for escape from a life that has become a torturous existence. The "altar of death" is a metaphor for the struggles and pains of everyday life that seem to suffocate the singer. The first part of the song deals with the singer's struggle to come to terms with his realities. The mention of his father in the opening lines could be interpreted as a spiritual image, with the singer seeking guidance from a higher power.
As the song progresses, however, the truth that the singer strives to uncover gradually becomes unbearable, leading to the realization that there may be no escape from the pain he feels. The lines, "I sought and screamed in pain, but there was nothing to gain, Nihility arise from the bottom of no lies," suggest that all efforts to find meaning and solace in the world have been in vain.
The final lines, "Father help me die away from reality, my arms and legs are bound, please grant me mortality," could be seen as a cry for release from the cage that the singer feels trapped within. It could be interpreted as the character feeling that death would be a better alternative to their current existence.
Overall, the song conveys a deep sense of despair by painting a picture of a person whose life has become so unbearable that they have lost all hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Father set me free from this altar of death
I pray for liberation from this place of misery.
Dead fingers cold as ice touches my flesh
The cold, icy touch of death has washed over me.
As it passed through my soul and body
The sensation was felt deeply throughout my being.
The fear I thought was gone grows
A previously suppressed fear has resurfaced and intensified.
Tears of regret and confusion
I am overwhelmed with sadness and uncertainty.
This is not what I wanted to know
The truth I have uncovered is not something I wanted to discover.
I have embraced the truth
I have come to accept the unpleasant reality.
Beyond lies where honesty reigns
I have moved beyond the realm of falsehood to embrace truth.
I thought I gave my life
I believed that I had sacrificed everything.
But back I was only given pain
Instead, what I received in return was only suffering.
I once stood at the threshold of my desire
I was on the brink of achieving my greatest desire.
Losing ground now I'm this horrid truth's denier
Now, I am losing the battle and denying the terrible reality.
The nocturnal hour is passed
The darkness of night has given way to the light of day.
Here nothing can last
Everything is temporary and transient in this place.
I sought and screamed in pain
I searched fervently for answers and agonized in my suffering.
But there was nothing to gain
Despite my efforts, I could not find any solutions or relief.
Nihility arise from the bottom of no lies
Nothingness emerges from the absense of falsehood.
From here to eternity I just can be set free
Only death can provide me with the ultimate freedom.
Father help me die away from reality
I implore my creator to end my suffering by taking me away from this existence.
My arms and legs are bound
I am entrapped and unable to move freely.
Please grant me mortality
I plead for death as a release from my torment.
I'm losing it
I am losing my grip on reality and sanity.
Crawling upon these white walls of truth
I am struggling against the harsh reality that surrounds me.
For the darkest cold I've wasted my entire youth
I have spent my youth pursuing darkness and despair.
I'm crawling down
I am descending deeper into the abyss.
The dirt that I licked off my mind
The filth that I have allowed to poison my thoughts.
The truth you'll never want to find
The reality that others may avoid at all costs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIVE JOHN WEBBE, JEFFREY ROSE, MARTYN FORD, RICHARD FRANCIS GLOVER
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@ziltoidtheomniscient
Lyrics:
Father set me free from this altar of death
Dead fingers cold as ice touches my flesh
As it passed through my soul and body
The fear I thought was gone grows
Tears of regret and confusion
This is not what I wanted to know
I have embraced the truth
Beyond lies where honesty reigns
I thought I gave my life
But back I was only given pain
I once stood at the threshold of my desire
Losing ground now I'm this horrid truth's denier
The nocturnal hour is passed
Here nothing can last
I sought and screamed in pain
But there was nothing to gain
Nihility arise from the bottom of no lies
From here to eternity I just can be set free
Father help me die away from reality
My arms and legs are bound
Please grant me mortality
I'm losing it
Crawling upon these white walls of truth
For the darkest cold I've wasted my entire youth
I'm crawling down
The dirt that I licked off my mind
The truth you'll never want to find
@weggyweston1259
One of the greatest albums ever?! I think so, fucking class!
@gergelyfliegauf5287
Somehow this relaxes me, it so smooth, so perfect, so mature, so cool, so easygoing.
@assurdo8888
In the early '90's, for a period i used to "cradle" myself listening to Deicide's "Legion", in bed at night, to fall asleep easierly. AUTHENTIC . . . And yes, songs from "Clandestine", among other d.m. masterpieces, somehow relax me, but only if i don't exceed a given time of listening, otherwise the overwhelming, aggressive sound can get me nervous . . .
@scottashe984
Reminds me of an old prostitute I used to date.
@noself22
fucken hell. I never stopped loving this album. It shaped my musical appreciation for years to come.
@mickschwabb253
The best album , love it so much
@ziltoidtheomniscient
Lyrics:
Father set me free from this altar of death
Dead fingers cold as ice touches my flesh
As it passed through my soul and body
The fear I thought was gone grows
Tears of regret and confusion
This is not what I wanted to know
I have embraced the truth
Beyond lies where honesty reigns
I thought I gave my life
But back I was only given pain
I once stood at the threshold of my desire
Losing ground now I'm this horrid truth's denier
The nocturnal hour is passed
Here nothing can last
I sought and screamed in pain
But there was nothing to gain
Nihility arise from the bottom of no lies
From here to eternity I just can be set free
Father help me die away from reality
My arms and legs are bound
Please grant me mortality
I'm losing it
Crawling upon these white walls of truth
For the darkest cold I've wasted my entire youth
I'm crawling down
The dirt that I licked off my mind
The truth you'll never want to find
@blakestormcrow6275
The lyrics you posted, and others say "Father help me die away from reality", and yet the actual lyrics say "Satan". Am I the only one who hears this?
@assurdo8888
@@blakestormcrow6275 yes, but in the lyrics sheet of the original press (and prolly of the latter presses) there is written "father". More, it's "for the darkest void", not "cold".
@joshuarios3893
Alot of kids days dont know what's good death metal.. Yes nowadays we have blast beats and deeper pig soundin growls but to connect with the message and how the guitar intertwines with the song u get a much better experience.. Love the 1st & 2nd wave of death metal