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
Out of Hand
Entombed Lyrics
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but there are things you'll never see
to protect and serve one nation under god
a nation in which no-one's free
Their flesh begins to rot
what's left of what they've got
a boring life is getting old
By going back to burning books
ripping apart things that doesn't fit
one times one equals nine
Your make - believe reality is full of shit
Jesus christ
lord of flies
in disguise
fuck !
It's fucked to hear one idiot's words
but worse to see others believe it
fucked up minds in fucked up times
it's up to you to foresee it
Jesus christ
lord of flies
in disguise
it's all built upon lies
out of hand
is this a fucking joke
out of mind
and it makes me fucking choke
fuck !
The opening lines of Entombed’s song Out of Hand describe a bloody spectacle that people are gathering around to see – like some kind of morbid circus exhibit. However, there is a deeper meaning to these lyrics. The singer seems to be suggesting that people are generally more interested in watching others suffer and be brought down rather than uplifting them. Furthermore, the lines likely take a jab at those who glorify violence and brutality for the sake of entertainment, hence the mention of bloodshed.
The next verse delves into the idea of a flawed and oppressive society. The lyrics criticize the idea of “one nation under God” as a facade – a country that is purportedly free but is actually enslaved by its own systems, regulations, and limitations. The reference to decaying flesh is a metaphor for how the country is rotting from within – an allusion to the consequences of ignoring fundamental issues such as social justice, equality and corruption.
The song then takes a sharper turn towards political commentary. The lines, “going back to burning books” and “ripping apart things that doesn't fit” imply censorship – an attempt to control people's thoughts and prevent them from questioning the status quo. The line “one times one equals nine” can be seen as a reference to political propaganda and skewed information, while the expletive-laced outburst at the end of the verse is a clear expression of frustration with the hypocrisy and falsehoods.
Line by Line Meaning
Fools gather round to watch me bleed
People are attracted to my pain
but there are things you'll never see
Some things are hidden from view
to protect and serve one nation under god
The nation prioritizes God above everything
a nation in which no-one's free
Despite the promise of freedom, true freedom is absent
Their flesh begins to rot
They are decaying on the inside
what's left of what they've got
What remains of their lives is meager
a boring life is getting old
The monotony of life is becoming unbearable
mischief won't turn to gold
Their actions will not lead to fruitful results
By going back to burning books
To repeat history by destroying knowledge
ripping apart things that doesn't fit
To tear down that which doesn't conform to the majority
one times one equals nine
A reminder that what is accepted as fact may not always be true
Your make - believe reality is full of shit
The constructs of your world are invalid
Jesus christ
Expression of frustration, akin to saying 'oh my god'
lord of flies
A reference to the novel 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding
in disguise
Representations of evil and corruption remain hidden
fuck !
An exclamation of disgust
It's fucked to hear one idiot's words
To be subjected to the stupidity of one person is unbearable
but worse to see others believe it
But to witness others accept and agree with it is intolerable
fucked up minds in fucked up times
The state of the world and those who inhabit it is terrible
it's up to you to foresee it
It is your responsibility to recognize what is happening
it's all built upon lies
The foundations of the world are based on falsehoods
out of hand
The situation is uncontrollable
is this a fucking joke
Expressing incredulity at the situation
out of mind
The situation is overwhelming and unbearable
and it makes me fucking choke
The situation is suffocating and unbearable
fuck !
An exclamation of disgust
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER L T K HELLID, ALEXANDER L. T. K. HELLID, LARS ROSENBERG, NIKLAS ANDERSSON, ULF ANDREAS CEDERLUND
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Noah Blazier
Lyrics from Metallum:
Fools gather round to watch me bleed
But there are things you'll never see
To protect and serve one nation under god
A nation in which no-one's free
Their flesh begins to rot
What's left of what they've got
A boring life is getting old
Mischief won't turn to gold
By going back to burning books
Ripping apart things that doesn't fit
One times one equals nine
Your make-believe reality is full of shit
Jesus Christ
Lord of flies
In disguise
Fuck!
It's fucked to hear one idiot's words
But worse to see others believe it
Fucked up minds in fucked up times
It's up to you to foresee it
Jesus Christ
Lord of flies
In disguise
It's all built upon lies
Out of hand
Is this a fucking joke
Out of mind
And it makes me fucking choke
Fuck!
hevoinen
One of the best metal albums ever. Period.
Minifest 696
I agree. 😀
Joshua Ostrander
Never tire of this beast of a song. Thanks Entombed for this kick ass metal.
Kingbast
RIP LG Petrov. You will be missed brother.
Noah Blazier
Lyrics from Metallum:
Fools gather round to watch me bleed
But there are things you'll never see
To protect and serve one nation under god
A nation in which no-one's free
Their flesh begins to rot
What's left of what they've got
A boring life is getting old
Mischief won't turn to gold
By going back to burning books
Ripping apart things that doesn't fit
One times one equals nine
Your make-believe reality is full of shit
Jesus Christ
Lord of flies
In disguise
Fuck!
It's fucked to hear one idiot's words
But worse to see others believe it
Fucked up minds in fucked up times
It's up to you to foresee it
Jesus Christ
Lord of flies
In disguise
It's all built upon lies
Out of hand
Is this a fucking joke
Out of mind
And it makes me fucking choke
Fuck!
GhostZ
The drumwork on this song is sick 🤘🏻
Gaetano La Gamma
First Entombed was on swedish death metal then they created death 'n roll. Pure masterpiece!
Dale Griffin
One of my favorite songs on one of there underrated albums
Michael Snodden
What a tune, five stars
Aaron Block
This album is timeless n buries others in pure heaviness, energy, pure crush.