Entombed is a death metal band from Stockholm, Sweden which formed in 1989 … Read Full Bio ↴Entombed is a death metal band from Stockholm, Sweden which formed in 1989 after the dissolution of Nihilist. Though Entombed began their career as an early pioneer of Scandinavian death metal, by the early 1990s their sound had broadened to include groove metal, alternative metal and hard rock.

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

Wreckage
Entombed Lyrics

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Say what? Well come again
Do you think you can change it
It's just a matter of time 'til it all will end
I'm a wreck, and so are you
We're all wrecked up
I got a date with the devil and so do you

Will our bad luck even turn I doubt it man

I think we're destined to burn alive, yeah
We have lost
But you refuse to realize it at all cost
And the futures now
Isn't that tomorrow?
How can a man be so blind to see a wreck
Is the only way. I'm a wreck!

Say what. Yeah, well come again
Do you think you can change it?
It's just a matter of time 'til it all will end
I'm a wreck - and we're all dead
We're all wrecked up
I'll be rockin' and rollin' in hell instead!

So put on a smile and I'll light the ignition
This is real time, it ain't cinemavision
And yeah, the time's right now it will never be tomorrow
So don't ask how I can fit six billion in my car
Drive it off a cliff
Go out like a dinosaur

Here I am balanced on the edge
And it makes me fucking scared!

Overall Meaning

The song "Wreckage" by Entombed talks about accepting the fact that the world may be coming to an end, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. The lyrics suggest that people are inherently flawed and that they cannot change, referring to the singer and their companion as "wrecks." The song is about accepting one's fate, and the inevitability of destruction and oblivion.

The chorus "I'm a wreck, and so are you," emphasizes the theme of the song. The singer admits that they have a date with the devil and so does the listener, indicating our ultimate demise. Furthermore, the singer declares that "we have lost," indicating the war between humanity and the inevitable end has been lost a long time ago. The song ends with the singer stating that they will be "rockin' and rollin' in hell" instead.

Interestingly, the final lines ("Here I am balanced on the edge, and it makes me f***ing scared!") reflect the fear of the singer towards the end of the world. Despite the acceptance of the ultimate fate of the world, the singer is still afraid to face it, and the lyrics illustrate a contradiction between acceptance and fear.

Line by Line Meaning

Say what? Well come again
What did you say? Can you repeat that?

Do you think you can change it
Do you believe you have the power to alter the inevitable?

It's just a matter of time 'til it all will end
Everything has a finite lifespan; everything will eventually cease to exist.

I'm a wreck, and so are you
Both you and I are in a state of total disarray.

We're all wrecked up
Everyone and everything is in chaos, disrepair, or decline.

I got a date with the devil and so do you
Both you and I are destined for a life of sin and damnation.

Will our bad luck even turn I doubt it man
It is unlikely that our fortunes will improve; we are cursed by fate.

I think we're destined to burn alive, yeah
We are fated to suffer and die a fiery death in Hell.

We have lost
We have failed; we are doomed to defeat.

But you refuse to realize it at all cost
Despite the evidence of our failure, you persist in denying our defeat at any cost.

And the futures now
The present is the beginning of the future.

Isn't that tomorrow?
Is there really a tomorrow, or is it just an illusion of the present?

How can a man be so blind to see a wreck
Despite the obvious signs of destruction, why is it so difficult for a person to recognize a hopeless situation?

Is the only way. I'm a wreck!
Acceptance of defeat is the only option; I am in a state of complete ruin.

We're all dead
We are all doomed to die; there is no escaping it.

I'll be rockin' and rollin' in hell instead!
Rather than wasting my time trying to avoid damnation, I will embrace it and enjoy myself in Hell.

So put on a smile and I'll light the ignition
Let's pretend to be happy while we embrace our inevitable doom.

This is real time, it ain't cinemavision
This is not a movie; this is real life.

And yeah, the time's right now it will never be tomorrow
The present is the only moment we have; there is no guarantee of a tomorrow.

So don't ask how I can fit six billion in my car
There is no solution to the problem of human overpopulation; we are doomed to consume ourselves.

Drive it off a cliff
Let's accelerate our own demise by intentionally crashing our vehicle.

Go out like a dinosaur
Let's go extinct like the dinosaurs, without a fight.

Here I am balanced on the edge
I am teetering on the brink of disaster.

And it makes me fucking scared!
And I am terrified of what will happen next.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKLAS ANDERSSON

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