Lars-Göran Petrov

Lars-Göran Petrov (17 February 1972 – 7 March 2021), often abbreviated as L-G or LG Petrov, was a Swedish vocalist, best known for his work with death metal band Entombed.

Lars-Göran Petrov
Petrov performing at Metalmania 2007
Petrov performing at Metalmania 2007
Background information
Born(1972-02-17)17 February 1972
Sweden
Died7 March 2021(2021-03-07) (aged 49)
GenresDeath metal, death 'n' roll, groove metal
Occupation(s)Singer
Formerly ofEntombed, Entombed A.D., Firespawn, Morbid

Career

Petrov's musical career began with his playing drums in Morbid, a Swedish extreme metal band which featured Mayhem vocalist Per Yngve "Dead" Ohlin in its original lineup.[1]

He soon joined the band Nihilist, the precursor to Entombed.[2] In 1991, Petrov was forced to quit Entombed, due to his "making an ill-advised pass" at the girlfriend of Entombed drummer Nicke Andersson.[3][4] In 1992, he returned to Entombed. Also in that year he contributed vocals to fellow Swedish death metal band Comecon's debut album Megatrends in Brutality.

In 2014, Petrov, along with Olle Dahlstedt, Nico Elgstrand, and Victor Brandt, formed Entombed A.D. after a legal dispute with founding guitarist Alex Hellid over the name Entombed.

From 2012 until his death he also served as lead vocalist of Firespawn, a death metal supergroup featuring Victor Brandt and members of Necrophobic, Unleashed and Dark Funeral.[5]

Style and influences
Petrov at the 2017 Hellfest

Petrov was known for his brutal and aggressive death metal delivery, but on occasion showcased a controlled clean baritone, such as on the tracks "Bitter Loss" from Entombed's debut album, Left Hand Path, and on "Death by Impalement" from the Firespawn album The Reprobate. Metal Hammer described Petrov's voice as an "utterly unmistakable, glass gargling, slurring belch" as well as "throat shredding".[6] Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage described Petrov's voice as "raw unrefined brutality".[7]

Petrov has talked about an early admiration for British heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, black metal such as Bathory and Mercyful Fate,[8] and thrash metal such as Voivod.[9]

Personal life and death

Petrov was of Macedonian descent through his mother and Finnish descent through his father, Toivo Taivalmäki, who was from Virrat, Finland.[10][11] He is especially well remembered among fellow musicians and fans in the death metal world for his friendly personality, enthusiastic performance, and propensity to smile.[12]

On 9 August 2020, Petrov publicly announced on his GoFundMe page that he was battling an incurable form of bile duct cancer.[13][14] On 8 March 2021, Entombed A.D. announced via their Facebook page that Petrov had died.[15][16]

Legacy

When reporting on his death several music publications noted Petrov's influence on metal music. Loudwire called Petrov "legendary" and stated that he "influenced generations of metal singers".[17] Metal music website Metal Injection also hailed Petrov as "legendary" and a "highly influential vocalist".[18] Decibel magazine named Petrov a "death metal legend".[19] Nick Ruskell of Kerrang! recognized Petrov as a "death metal master", declaring that "the legacy of LG Petrov is enormous".[20]

On social media, numerous metal bands took notice of Petrov's death and praised his work, among them Opeth,[21] Converge[22] and Amon Amarth.[23]

Discography

References
  1. "Entombed Interview". Heavymetal.about.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. "Entombed Interview". Heavymetal.about.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "Metallian – Entombed". Metallian.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  4. Ekeroth, Daniel (2008). Swedish Death Metal. Bazillion Points Books. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-9796163-1-0.
  5. Kennelty, Greg (11 August 2015). "Firesprawn (Entombed A.D., Dark Funeral, Etc.) Just Debuted An Insanely Heavy New Jam". Metalinjection.net. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  6. "LG Petrov was the ultimate metalhead who got to live the ultimate metalhead's dream". loudersound.com. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  7. "This album changed everythinf for me". instagram.com. 8 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  8. "L-G Petrov Talks Rebirth of Entombed A.D., Reuniting The Classic Line-Up – 'When You Are Gone, You're Out!'". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  9. Chantler, Chris (29 January 2016). "The 11 metal songs that changed my life, by LG Petrov of Entombed A.D". Loudersound.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  10. Nissinen, Mikko (15 July 2019). ""Päivämme murmeleina ovat ohi" – haastattelussa suomalaissukujuurinen Entombed A.D. -vokalisti L.G. Petrov". Kaaoszine (in Finnish). Kaaos Digital Group Oy. Retrieved 18 January 2023. Isäni Toivo Taivalmäki eli ja oli tosiaan kotoisin Virroilta.
  11. "L-G Petrov – Encyclopaedia Metallum". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  12. "Entombed A.D.'s LG Petrov: 1972 – 2021". kerrang.net. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  13. "Svenska metalstjärnan drabbad av cancer". Aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). 9 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  14. "Entombed AD's LG Petrov: 'Cancer doesn't have feelings. It's just maximum bad luck'". Loudersound.com. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  15. "⁣We are devastated to announce that our beloved friend Lars-Göran Petrov has left us". Facebook.com. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  16. Carter, Emily (8 March 2021). "Entombed A.D. frontman LG Petrov has died". Kerrang.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  17. "Legendary Entombed Vocalist L-G Petrov Dies at 49". loudwire.com. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  18. "Legendary ENTOMBED Vocalist L.G. Petrov Has Died At Age 49". metalinjection.net. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  19. "L-G Petrov, Swedish Death Metal Legend, Dies At 49". metalinjection.net. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  20. "Entombed A.D.'s LG Petrov: 1972 – 2021". kerrang.net. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  21. "⁣This morning I got the news that LG Petrov had passed away". facebook.com. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  22. "⁣RIP LG". instagram.com. 8 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  23. "⁣Berserkers, we are deeply saddened by the passing of our long time dear friend, LG Petrov". facebook.com. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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