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
Somewhat Peculiar
Entombed Lyrics
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Just what it meant
It's getting pretty deep in here folks
Please, let me vent
Say it doesn't kill you
Will you last a little longer?
But every time they fight something down
I don't know where it came from
God knows where it went
I just find it somewhat peculiar
That it's all heaven sent
Ever get the feeling there's something
you're not being told?
Like your mind's put on hold
While your body is being bought and sold
Ever felt just a little bit out of control?
Well, god bless your soul
Prey you never reach a point when your only goal is
feeding a hole
I don't wanna learn anything new
Already know more than I want to
Liked things better when I didn't understand them
We got them off the ground - now we can't land them
The lyrics of Entombed's song Somewhat Peculiar are layered with deep emotions of confusion and the desire to vent. The singer seems to be experiencing a mix of feelings, some of which are hard to understand. The opening line, "I don't know where it came from, just what it meant," reflects the singer's confusion about the source of his feelings and what they represent. He then goes on to express his need to vent and release his pent-up emotions to anyone who can listen.
The next few lines of the song convey a sense of hopelessness as the singer wonders if he can ever overcome the seemingly endless cycle of struggles and hardships. He questions the adage that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and wonders how much longer he can last. He expresses his frustration as he observes how every time someone fights to overcome a challenge, something new comes up, even stronger.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about the feeling of being left out or out of control in society. He talks about the feeling of being bought and sold like a commodity, and how the body and the mind are not in sync. He talks about the loss of freedom and the feeling of being trapped. The song ends with the singer expressing his desire to hold on to the familiar, even if it means not learning anything new.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where it came from
I am unsure of the origin of this situation
Just what it meant
I am unclear of the meaning behind this situation
It's getting pretty deep in here folks
This situation is becoming increasingly complex
Please, let me vent
Allow me to express my thoughts and emotions regarding this situation
Say it doesn't kill you
If a situation doesn't end in death,
Will you last a little longer?
Will you be able to withstand the impact of the situation for a prolonged period?
But every time they fight something down
Whenever someone tries to suppress a problem,
It comes back even stronger
The problem returns with greater intensity
God knows where it went
I have no idea where the situation went
I just find it somewhat peculiar
I find this situation somewhat strange
That it's all heaven sent
It seems too good to be true
Ever get the feeling there's something
Have you ever had the sense that there is something
you're not being told?
You are not aware of something completely about the situation
Like your mind's put on hold
Your mind is paralyzed with confusion
While your body is being bought and sold
While someone else is controlling your actions and decisions
Ever felt just a little bit out of control?
Have you ever felt like you have lost control of the situation?
Well, god bless your soul
May God protect you and grant you peace.
Prey you never reach a point when your only goal is feeding a hole
Hopefully, you never become so desperate that your sole objective is to satisfy your needs without regard to morality or dignity
I don't wanna learn anything new
I have no desire to gather more knowledge about the subject
Already know more than I want to
I am already informed beyond my liking about the subject
Liked things better when I didn't understand them
I preferred when I had no knowledge on the matter that is now troubling me
We got them off the ground - now we can't land them
We have successfully started something, but we are incapable of stopping or controlling the process
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER HELLID, NICKLAS ANDERSSON
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