Entombed frontman LG Petrov, RIP
Entombed (and Entombed A.D.) frontman Lars-Göran “L-G” Petrov sadly passed away on Sunday (3/7), after a battle with cancer. He was 49.
Entombed AD issued a statement, which reads:
We are devastated to announce that our beloved friend 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.
Entombed formed in 1989 out of the ashes of their previous band Nihilist (whose demos and 7″ were later compiled as Nihilist (1987–1989)), and they went on to release a groundbreaking Swedish death metal album with their 1990 debut LP, Left Hand Path. They changed the trajectory of the genre once again with their third album, 1993’s Wolverine Blues, which helped pioneer the subgenre of death ‘n’ roll.
Petrov would remain in Entombed for all six of their subsequent albums, before parting ways with the band in 2014 and forming the offshoot band Entombed A.D., who went on to release three albums.
Petrov also drummed in the ’80s-era band Morbid, contributed vocals to Allegiance’s 1989 demo, fronted Comecon in the early ’90s, and fronted Firespawn in the late 2010s. He’s contributed guest vocals to Amon Amarth, Rotten Sound, and others.
Rest in peace, LG. Your vast influence will live on.
Watch some videos and see tributes from fellow musicians below…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsdWLtPAVqM&ab_channel=Otto%27sMusic
Rest In Peace LG Petrov. What a legend & and a powerful voice. Inspiration to countless bands & singers. A true game changer. One of the first bands to take us on tour for which I am still grateful for. Someone you always looked forward to seeing. You will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/kHnhDiBzRb
— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) March 8, 2021
R.I.P. LG PETROV
“Once I’m on the other side, I’ll see if it was the end of my ride.”https://t.co/brDTrfST5q
— UNDEATH (@undeathNY) March 8, 2021
See you on the other side, RIP LG PETROV. Thank you for the music. @TheEntombed pic.twitter.com/mT6ZdOE61X
— Moonspell (@moonspell) March 8, 2021
We were extremely sad to learn that LG Petrov, the singer of Entombed A.D., has lost the battle to cancer. This is how we choose to remember him: on stage, sweaty and with a smile on his face. Thank you, brother, you truly made Sweden rock. One last, big cheers for the road! 🍻🤘 pic.twitter.com/YWaWcEckK5
— HammerFall (@HammerFall) March 8, 2021
We are devastated by the death of our friend LG Petrov (Entombed A.D.). Your music will live forever, Rest in Power brother! #RIP #riplgpetrov pic.twitter.com/eZQJPLDlJl
— Krisiun (@Krisiun) March 8, 2021
You guys started a musical revolution – RIP Lars-Göran Petrov; you’ll continue to inspire! #entombed #lefthandpath pic.twitter.com/em5Chb27P1
— Roadburn Festival (@roadburnfest) March 8, 2021
Sad to hear about LG Petrov. "Wolverine Blues" is one of the best heavy records ever made. RIP
— Frank Turner (@frankturner) March 8, 2021
Left Hand Path is, simply put, one of the best, most important albums of the 20th century. It changed the sound of metal and every second of it is pure, fun sonic brutality. RIP LG Petrov, deepest sympathies to his family and collaborators.
— Trygen Hoobaslow (@trevordebrauw) March 8, 2021
RIP LG from entombed
— HAZING OVER (@HazingOver) March 8, 2021
“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.#incantation #entombed #deathmetal pic.twitter.com/MsLS9EsDwy
— INCANTATION Official (@Incantation666) March 8, 2021
Farewell brother and THE voice of our generation. You will be deeply missed. Deepest condolences to family, bandmates and friends. #lgpetrov #entombedad #entombed #firespawn pic.twitter.com/J1YFMmwRhW
— Amorphis (@amorphis) March 8, 2021
Goodbye Lars.#Entombed pic.twitter.com/HfRiM0GS0p
— Fleshgod Apocalypse (@FApocalypse) March 8, 2021
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. pic.twitter.com/L0JYdaYXYX
— Volbeat (@VOLBEAT) March 8, 2021
Rest In Peace to LG Petrov. I never was able to meet LG, but I’ve been a longtime fan of all his work. LG, you will be greatly missed.
Favorite Entombed/ Entombed AD song of all time?
Streams today: 9am + 3pm est on https://t.co/YgoiEcsxT0 pic.twitter.com/FIkCLQSPTh
— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) March 8, 2021
RIP LG Petrov, death metal forefather. I love Entombed (obviously) and I’m sure a lot of people will be sharing his work with them today so I’ll share his more recent crushing band Firespawn: https://t.co/1CjzX6dqGg
— Nighted Throne (@NightedThrone) March 8, 2021
With heavy hearts we bid our friend and metal brother LG Petrov farewell. Never a bad joke untold, never a beer undrunk, never a cigarette unsmoked, always laughing always headbanging. Rest in Power brother! Fuck Cancer! (Pics from Entombed & Dismemebr show in Finland 1995). pic.twitter.com/Xy2Kx31yvI
— DISMEMBER Official (@DISMEMBER_Swe) March 8, 2021
