Entombed

The Profile

Entombed were a Swedish extreme metal band widely described in the reviews as seminal to Swedish death metal. Early releases like Left Hand Path (1990) and Clandestine (1991) are repeatedly treated as milestones, while Wolverine Blues (1993) is portrayed as a major stylistic turning point toward death ’n’ roll.

From the reviews: formed in Sweden and initially named Nihilist; key early-era members cited include vocalist Lars Göran (L.G.) Petrov, guitarists Alex Hellid and Uffe Cederlund, and drummer Nicke Andersson. The band is repeatedly described as influential in defining Swedish death metal and later blending it with rock/hardcore elements. One review states the band career ended and gives the span 1987-2014.

Across these reviews, Entombed are framed as a seminal Swedish death metal band whose early classics (especially Left Hand Path and Clandestine) helped define a scene. Several writers praise their crushing guitar tone, Nicke Andersson’s drumming, and L.G. Petrov’s distinctive vocals. A recurring theme is evolution: the “turning point” of Wolverine Blues and the broader death ’n’ roll direction, loved by some and criticized by others. Later-era records like Morning Star and Inferno are often discussed as rebounds/continuations with rock/doom/stoner shades. Overall, the discourse treats Entombed as influential, recognizable, and historically important.