Monday, March 8, 2021

ITP V.021 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. LARS GORAN PETROV (VOCALS ENTOMBED)

 


 

LARS GORAN PETROV, vocalist of Swedish death and roll pioneers  ENTOMBED AD passed away to cancer 3/7/2021 at 49. 

 

 ENTOMBED AD unleashed "BOWELS OF EARTH", 8/30/2019 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

 

FROM CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS and ENTOMBED AD: : 

 

We are devastated to announce that
Entombed A.D.
's leader & vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov has left us.⁣⁣
"Our brother, leader, vocalist, our Chief Rebel Angel went on another ride last night. It’s with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that Lars-Göran Petrov has left us. He was (is!!!) an incredible friend, and a person that has touched so many people. He has changed so many lives with his voice, his music, his character and his unique personality. LG’s smile is something that we will carry forever in our hearts. When asked in an interview what he would like to have written on his grave and what about his legacy, he said: "I will never die, it will never die". And you didn’t. You will live forever in our hearts. ⁣⁣⁣"
⁣⁣
R.I.P. LG Petrov.
 
 
FROM CHAQ MOL (DARK FUNERAL): 
 
Just want to share Some memories. First Time I met him was 1988 when got a demo casett with his band Morbid ”Last supper”. (Still have it) and before I get to know him I saw Etombed a lot of Times in the 90’s and Enjoyd it everytime cause of him. Then much later when I joined Dark Funeral I met him on the same plane, festivals on the pub , venues and he was always fun, glad and spread positive vibes. He have alot of friends and today we all miss him. My condolences goes to his bandmembers and his family. Rest in peace L.G.
 
 
 
FROM DAMNATION FESTIVAL: 
 
Entombed played the first Damnation in Manchester back in 2005 when we literally had no idea what we were doing.
While some of the band were a bit miffed (understandably, in hindsight) about playing the smaller stage, or the state of the set up, lack of a barrier etc, LG Petrov enjoyed a drink with the other bands, told us he thought the merch was amazing, shared his rider and generally came across like another fan in Jilly's Rockworld keen to have a great day out.
We finally had him back with Entombed AD in 2016 on a stage more fitting of his presence when he was, once again, the legend folk had come to know, both with a mic in his hand and without.
Rest In Peace.
 
 
FROM MELECHESH:
 
 
 FROM EARACHE RECORDS: 
R.I.P. LG gone but never forgotten
 
 
FROM MAURIZIO IACONO (VOCALS KATAKLYSM)
 
Woke up to terrible news today that our brother LG Petrov of Entombed has passed away,this is an incredible loss to the metal community in general but especially to our death metal world,gutted by this .. Rest in peace warrior 😔 #LGPetrov #Entombed #Legend
 
 
FROM  KATAKLYSM:
 
One of the great pioneers of the Death Metal movement has passed away, a moment of silence for our brother LG petrov of Entombed 😔 RIP #LGPetrov #Entombed #Icon
 
 
FROM FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: 
 
Terrible news today...
Goodbye Lars.
 
 
FROM INFIDEL AMSTERDAM: 
 
A legend has passed away....😞
Rest in peace L.G Petrov
 
 
FROM FIRESPAWN: 
 Words can not describe how we feel at this moment! Our beloved LG has left us 😭💔 As you all know he has been battling cancer for a while. We will miss you for the rest of our lives. Your legacy will live on forever. In our hearts you’ll live forever ❤️ You’re the greatest man Death Metal ever had and ever will have. We love you LG! 😭💔 #fuckcancer
 
 
FROM SHINING: 
 
R.I.P. Lars Göran Petrov
 
 FROM MIKAEL STANNE (DARK TRANQUILLITY):  
FROM ABCESSION: 

A last toast to a giant of death metal. Rest in peace LG Petrov, may your massive vocals echo forever in the afterlife.
 
FROM DARK TRANQUILLITY:
 
From the first time seeing Nihilist, all the way to hanging out at last summer's Gefle Metal festival L-G was always a force of metal unlike any other. His voice and presence has been a huge inspiration and has led the way for so many in the genre he played a huge part in creating. The sweetest guy imaginable and a most excellent drinking buddy has left us way, way too soon. He will always be alive in our memories and record collections. Love forever. #fuckcancer


FROM OPETH: 

”This morning I got the news that LG Petrov had passed away. Now, I only seem to post something when someone I or we collectively admire has passed away, and for this I’m sorry. Usually I feel the need to write something when a musician that’s been part of my music-life has passed away. This time it's different however. LG was "our guy”. A Stockholm original. I should rephrase and say he ”is” our guy, really. That will never change, even if he’s physically not here anymore. He epitomized the term ”down to earth”. No frills. He was just a downright lovely person. Brimming with positivity. A friend. Someone we knew, and he knew us. Every time I ran into him we always talked and laughed about something. He’d bum a cigarette (back when I was a smoker) and we’d have a beer, chatting away. Hearing about his illness came as a shock, but somewhere in your mind it’s not ”real” until it becomes real. It’s impossible to prepare for something like this anyways, so why bother? Musically he was a giant in the world of singers. I like to think I’ve told him too, but LG being LG, he would have laughed it off. My favorite performance of his was when Entombed played at the Royal Opera here in Stockholm. It was amazing! LG at the piano! They put a lot of attending musicians to shame that evening, and I was one of them. We will have to let this sink in. It’s not as easy as having a ”Entombed-evening” on the stereo and expect to feel better. Soon enough though, I hope. We wish to extend our sincere condolences and respect to his family and friends, as well as to all members of Morbid, Nihilist and Entombed, past or present. Many of which are friends of ours. Damn it! It’s even difficult to stop writing as that kind of seals everything. But there you go. Lars Göran Petrov, rest in peace.” - Mikael on behalf of Opeth
 
 
FROM SAMAEL: 
 
RIP Lars Göran Petrov 1972 - 2021.
 
 
FROM POSSESSED: 
 Today we say goodbye to the great LG Petrov of Entombed. Thunderous in life and in death. Rest In Peace. #entombed #lgpetrov #lgpetrovagainstcancer #lgpetrovforever #lgpetrove
 
 
FROM INCANTATION: 
 
“No one will take my soul away / I carry my own will and make my day”
Incantation opened for Entombed on the 1992 Clandestine tour.
 
 
FROM RAGNAROK: 
 
Today it is a sad day because a great guy and a true legend left us!
R.I.P LG The Legend, you will never be forgotten!
 
FROM BLACK LION RECORDS: 
 
Today, Death Metal lost its Chief Rebel Angel.
L.G. was one of the most iconic singers we've come to know and, his legacy will go on for years to come. Let's not consider L.G. deceased, instead, let's open up a beer and celebrate all the joy and good times his music brought to each of us.
 
FROM BROKEN HOPE: 
Rest in power and travel well, Lars-Göran (LG) Petrov.
Thanks for the impact you made on us all.
 
FROM AEON: 
 
Tragic news today about LG Petrov’s passing.
A great musician, a great person and friend. So many great memories.
May you Rest In Peace
You will always be remembered.
 
 
FROM WRETCHED FATE: 
 
ALL HAIL!
One of death metal's greatest icons has passed on to the other side. L-G Petrov was of course a great inspiration, being one of the masters behind the emergence of Swedish death metal, and though we did not know him personally - his absence will leave a great void. Our condolences go to those who knew Petrov, may you find comfort in your memories of the times when all was well.
 
FROM MOTOCULTOR FESTIVAL: 
 
RIP LG Petrov!
It is with sadness that we learn of the disappearance of the fantasy singer of the band Entombed (AD) who had performed three times on the stage of the Motocultor Festival!
 
FROM MORTIIS: 
RIP LG Petrov
😟

FROM OBITUARY: 

Our thoughts go out to
Lars Petrov & family!!
REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!
 
 
FROM BENEDICTION: 
 
A doubly sad day!
On the day we mourn the loss of our Brother Martin ‘Kiddie’ Kearns we lose another hero.
R.I.P L-G, you will also be a sad loss to this scene.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of both.
March 7th , forever a day of remembrance.
 
 
FROM MIKKEY DEE (SCORPIONS, MOTORHEAD): 
 
Rest in Peace LG! Such a genuine guy and one hell of a front man for Entombed. We toured with the guys during the Motörhead years. A great loss for the rock community and of course for his family and friends. Gone too soon! // Mikkey
 
 
FROM PUNGENT STENCH: 
 
LG, you will sorely be missed!
See you on the other side!
 
 
FROM HIGH ON FIRE: 
 LG Petrov, RIP. Crank some Entombed today in his honor.
 
FROM PURTENENCE: 
 
Today we mourn the passing of our friend and true deathmetal icon, Mr Petrov. Our deepest condolences to the fans, friends and families of petrov on such a profound loss.
 
 
FROM ANGELUS APATRIDA:
 
R.I.P. LG Petrov
😔
 
 FROM AT THE GATES: 

It is with heavy hearts we bid farewell to LG Petrov. We first met in 1987, and we shared many moments in the Swedish underground death metal scene. You will be missed. Our hearts go out to your family and close friends #lgpetrov #entombed #nihilist #entombedad #rip #swedishdeathmetal #deathmetallegend
 
 
FROM ANGEROT: 
 
 
We in Angerot have heavy hearts this morning to hear that our dear friend and death metal vocal legend Lars Goran Petrov has passed away at age 49 after losing his almost year long battle with an incurable form of bile duct cancer. We were truly honored to have LG Petrov appear as a guest vocalist on the track "Rivers of Chaos" on our debut album The Splendid Iniquity in 2018 and call him a friend. 1990 saw the release of Entombed's Left Hand Path seminal album featuring LG on vocals and that album had a HUGE influence on all members of Angerot and what we became as a band. We have always worn our influences on our sleeve. Thanks for the music, your wittiness character and lastly for our collaboration together. When asked in an interview what he would like to have written on his grave about him and his legacy, he said: "I will never die, it will never die". You will NEVER be forgotten. Our sympathies to his family and bandmates in
FIRESPAWN
 and
Entombed A.D.
 Rest in Power LG Petrov! "Rivers of Chaos" song and animated video listed in comments below.
Much love and respect,
C.R. Petit, Zaugg, Jason Ellsworth, Matt Johnson
Of Angerot
 
 
 
FROM SACRED SIN: 
 
 
Rest in Peace LG petrov
Very sad news
Our condolences to his bandmates, friends and family in this difficult time.
 
 FROM SWR BARROSELAS METAL FEST:
RIP Steel Warrior!
 
FROM LENG TCH'E: 
 
RIP Steel Warrior!
 
FROM DIIMMU BORGIR:
 Rest in peace, LG. You were a good friend for many years, and we in Dimmu Borgir have tremendous respect for your musical legacy. Thanks for joining us on stage in Poland some years ago!
 
 
FROM WACKEN OPEN AIR: 
 
R.I.P. Lars-Göran Petrov
 
 
FROM IMPALED NAZARENE: 
 
The true and undisputed voice of swedish death has silenced. Today we raise glasses in your honour LG PETROV, you will be sorely missed! Photo by Chief Rebel Angel himself.
 
FROM CARNATION: 
 
We are shocked to hear that LG (Entombed) - one of our biggest influences - is no longer with us. 'Supposed to Rot', which we cover from time to time, is one of our favourite live tracks and not without a reason.
Rest in Power!
 
 
FROM SWALLOW THE SUN: 
Another legend gone. RIP LG! You were the best! #fuckcancer
 
FROM DESTRUCTION: 
 
You were one of a kind, how could you leave us so early brother? 😪
We are shocked and shattered - rest easy old friend!
Legends never die! 🔥🖤🔥
R.I.P. L.G. Petrov, your music will live on eternally ... 🤘🤘
 
 FROM KING OV HELL (GORGOROTH): 

 
Rest in peace my dear friend.
We have travelled the world numerous times the past 2 decades. We set cities and countries on fire, but what l ll miss the most is getting a vodka shot in the morning from you to cure the hangover from last night.
So, my chief rebel angel, see you in hell for more vodka, shivers and shakes. Your last song is yet to be sung.
Photo from Indonesia 2017
 
 
FROM FIRESPAWN: 
 
Thanks for giving your voice to death metal Lars Göran Petrov, now you are an eternal legend!
Discography:
Entombed:
Left Hand Path (1990)
Wolverine Blues (1993)
DCLXVI: To Ride Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth (1997)
Same Difference (1998)
Uprising (2000)
Morning Star (2001)
Inferno (2003)
Serpent Saints – The Ten Amendments (2007)
Entombed A.D:
Back to the Front (2014)
Dead Dawn (2016)
Bowels Of Earth (2019)
FIRESPAWN:
Shadow Realms (2015)
The Reprobate (2017)
Abominate (2019)
Allegiance:
Sick World (1989)
Comecon:
Merciless/Comecon (split) (1991)
Megatrends in Brutality (1992)
The Worms of God (compilation) (2008)
Morbid:
Rehearsal 07/08/1987 (demo, 1987)
December Moon (demo, 1987)
Last Supper (demo, 1988)
December Moon (EP, 1994)
Death Execution (compilation, 1995)
Live in Stockholm (LP, Reaper, 2000)
Death Execution III (7", Reaper, 2001)
Year of the Goat (compilation, Century Media, 2011)
Nihilist:
Premature Autopsy - Demo (1988)
Only Shreds Remain - Demo (1989)
Drowned - Demo (1989)
Drowned - 7" Single (1989)
Nihilist (1987-1989) - (2005)
 
 
FROM AMON AMARTH: 
 Berserkers, we are deeply saddened by the passing of our long time dear friend, LG Petrov. A true metal legend gone too soon and one of the most original voices in the gerne. We have toured and shared many stages together throughout the years, thank you for all the memories and friendship. RIP fellow Guardian Of Asgaard.. 
 
 
FROM PRO PAIN: 
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our old friend LG Petrov. He was equally as great a person as he was a frontman, and we are proud to have been able to share many stages and good times. To friends, family, and band mates, we send our sincere condolences.
Love and respect,
PRO-PAIN
"Rest easy LG, you'll be missed"
 
 
FROM EXHORDER: 
 Rest In Peace, Lars “L.G.” Petrov.
 
 
FROM BODYFARM: 
 
We lost a legend...safe journey Chief!
RIP L.G. 
 
 
 
FROM VOIDVOD: 

We are really sad to learn of the unfortunate passing of Lars Göran Petrov. Our thoughts are with his family and our friends from Entombed A.D.
 
 
FROM NEMESIUM: 
 
RIP LG! A god in the Death Metal community
 
 
 
 FROM
 
 
MORE L.G. PETROV TRIBUTES LATER
 
 
FROM NASUM: 
Well, fuck cancer, right? We have lost LG Petrov - a real character in the Swedish death metal scene and undoubtedly one hell of a singer. This is a really shitty day and we suggest all of you to play some
Entombed
 or
Entombed A.D.
 loud as hell today to celebrate his memory. Mieszko has gotten a real good singer to his afterlife jam sessions. 🤘🏻


FROM VOLBEAT: 

We’re devastated to hear that legendary Entombed frontman LG has passed away. He’s been a huge inspiration since the early days of Entombed’s classic album “Left Hand Path” and all the way up till now. He was a good friend and always full of fun. All the way up to his last days he seemed optimistic about his situation and had time for making fun. We’re thankful that we got to perform with him on several occasions. Dear LG safe travels and rock on, we love you. 
 


 

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FROM DARKEST HOUR: 

He walked into our dressing room and asked “do you have any vodka?”
Me holding an almost empty bottle of vodka, I had just chugged, “oh shit it’s a legend!”
Showing him the bottle I said “I’m so sorry I don’t know what to do when a death metal legend walks in and asks for vodka and I only have this much left!”
He grabbed the bottle of vodka poured whatever was left into his beer then slammed it all right in front of all of us!
Friends in an instant, he was so warm and fun and at the same time wrote about such dark and crazy shit! He definitely will be missed and absolutely will be remembered!
Glass in the air for LG! ❤️❤️❤️ R.I.P. TO A LEGEND!

FROM SKRAECKOEDLAN: 

 

Rest in power LG Petrov. You will be missed ❤
Entombeds cover of Night of the vampire introduced me to the late Roky Erickson and ultimately led me to my fascination for horror and monster themed rock music, and this band would not exist without that. Today we listen to your music on repeat. /Robert
 
 
FROM DARK FUNERAL: 
 LG - Thank you for your music. Thank you for your friendship! I'm lost for words right now. Rest in peace! /Lord Ahriman & Dark Funeral
 
FROM BIOHAZARD: 
 
RIP Lars! Such a great dude and inspirational to so many of us! Wolverine Blues is still one of my favorite albums!
Entombed
We never got to do that tour together! We’ll do it on the other side with Dime, Vinny and Peter! Rip brother
 
 
FROM ENSLAVED: 
 
Dear LG, dear friend,
When we heard about your unfortunate passing, we felt we lost a part of ourselves. Your impact on us, for more than 30 years, has largely contributed to shape our musical DNA. When we picked up «Left Hand Path» in the summer of 1990, we just thought «This is our musical path, this is where we are heading”. The energy and madness you unveiled with your bone chilling vocals on this album has never left us. This is still THE to-visit-album when we feel nostalgic and beer-thirsty.
Left Hand Path was the first mutual ground for us. When we met at the first Phobia-rehearsal in 1990, Ivar wanted to sound like Uffe and Alex, and Grutle wanted to sound like LG. Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury wasn’t the biggest vocalists in 1990, it was Chris Reifert and LG Petrov, period.
Some years later we would meet each other at festivals around the globe, and we became friends. We even had some collaborations! At an Enslaved/Entombed gig in Gothenburg in 2006, Grutle joined LG on vocals on “Left Hand Path” , and when Enslaved assembled a special show, including cover songs, at Hole In The Sky 2009, LG was the first one we contacted. He ended up doing vocals on, of course, “Left Hand Path”. That was a huge moment for us, and stands out like a monolithic milestone in our career.
On a personal-off stage manner, meeting LG was like an injection of vitamins and positivity!
Whenever we met him (like on this pic of a hungover-like-a-freakin’-baboon-moment from an early morning on an airport somewhere) we always ended up having a laugh and we all cheered up, always.
LG, you had an absolutely unique down-to-earth precence as well as being an out of this world talented musican and frontman. We were all lesser men beside you.
Shine on LG, you crazy diamond
 
 
FROM HELLID, CEDERLUND and ANDERSSON (ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF ENTOMBED): 
 "All the years, all the toil, all the dreams, the struggle, the rewards, the humor, the laughter, and the tears. It's been a long damn journey and the memories are many and fantastic. Everything we've experienced and laughed at together, the big and the small, from being teenage kids to almost growing up. Your now legendary and unique sayings, your 'LGisms', must surely one day find their way into the dictionary. How can you argue against 'Pizza was invented in the late '70s by Turkish people in Bredäng (Sweden)'! "Our thoughts go to your family, and your wider other family — your many friends all around the world. Through everyone you've touched, you live on. We will forever miss you, a member of our family, and we will always keep the good memories with us. 
 
 
 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P. LG \m/ -l-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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