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
Demon
Entombed Lyrics
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Possession, fill me with disease
Temptation, a fire set aflame
Feral instincts help me go insane
Shameless, searching endlessly
To appease the burning urge in me
Hunger of a thousand wolverines
Demon, replace all I've been taught
Impulse, erase all second thought
Gambling in this carnal game
Nothing is all where everything's the same
Trembling in the balance
Exploring new extremes
All sweet forms of self-destruction
Coming to me in my dreams
Thoughts of cruelty and pain
In my brain, in my blood
Lose control of lust and anger
Demon!
The lyrics of Entombed's song Demon, speak of a yearning for a demonic possession that would fulfill the twisted desires of the singer, leading them into a path of self-destruction. The lyrics suggest a sense of dissatisfaction and restlessness that has taken over the singer, making them want to give in to the darker impulses that lurk within them. The demon is seen as a liberator, who would replace all the conventional teachings and erase any second thoughts, letting the singer indulge in their most base desires.
The singer is consumed by a hunger that is compared to that of a thousand wolverines and is searching endlessly for ways to satisfy it. They speak of a gamble, a "carnal game," where nothing is all, and everything is the same. They are tempted by the promise of satisfaction, regardless of the means, and are willing to tremble in the balance, exploring new extremes of self-destruction in their dreams.
The lyrics of Demon are a poignant and disturbing portrayal of someone who has lost control of their life and is seeking a way out. The song represents a primal scream, a desire to break free from the constraints of society and indulge in one's darkest desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Demon, come live in me
I am calling out to the demon to possess me and become a part of me.
Possession, fill me with disease
I want the demon to fill me with a diseased nature and control over me.
Temptation, a fire set aflame
I want the temptation to take over me and create a burning desire within me.
Feral instincts help me go insane
I want my feral instincts to take over me and make me go insane.
Shameless, searching endlessly
I am shameless in seeking what I want and I am willing to search for it endlessly.
To appease the burning urge in me
I am looking to fulfill the burning urge inside of me.
Hunger of a thousand wolverines
My hunger and thirst for what I want is comparable to a thousand wolverines.
Satisfaction by any means
I am willing to do whatever it takes to find satisfaction.
Demon, replace all I've been taught
I want the demon to take over me and replace everything I have been taught with its own ways.
Impulse, erase all second thought
I want my impulses to take over me and erase all second thoughts and doubts.
Gambling in this carnal game
I am taking a risk and gambling in this game of desire and pleasure.
Nothing is all where everything's the same
In a world where nothing is truly satisfying, everything feels the same and doesn't matter.
Trembling in the balance
I am shaking in the balance between my desires and my morality.
Exploring new extremes
I am exploring new limits and extremes in my pleasures and desires.
All sweet forms of self-destruction
All the pleasurable things that lead me to self-destruction attract me.
Coming to me in my dreams
These desires and pleasures come to me in my dreams and fantasies.
Thoughts of cruelty and pain
My mind is filled with thoughts of cruelty and pain.
In my brain, in my blood
These thoughts of cruelty and pain are coursing through my brain and blood.
Lose control of lust and anger
I am losing control of my lust and anger.
Demon!
All of these desires and thoughts are a result of the demon inside me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alexander Hellid, Ulf Cederlund
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@markboettcher9412
Chug Chug Chug ch' Chug Chug AHHHHHH!
@Punkpsychobilly
Best vocal intro ever!!!!
@fishandchips8813
Pretty hard to beat that one.
@snipergunnar2045
Rest in peace LG Petrov
@lflf1755
0:02 when you hit your pinky toe at the corner of the table
@McMathwin
Wolverine blues is awesome
@Punkpsychobilly
Damn right brother. One of the best metal albums ever, and so underrated
@jesse5341
Dont forget 'left hand path"
And 'Clandestine'
@BrainFuck10
@@jesse5341 yes but to me Wolverine Blues stands out more since it created a whole new sub genre of Metal
@banngbangbanng
One of my favorite albums hands down