Lars-Göran Petrov, the legendary singer with Swedish death metal band Entombed A.D. and previously the iconic Entombed, has died. He was 49 and had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer last year.
Petrov's passing was announced by his Entombed A.D. bandmates on social media.
"We are devastated to announce that our beloved friend Lars-Göran Petrov has left us," they wrote.
"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," they continued. "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."
As a teenager, Petrov sang on Entombed's seminal 1990 debut album, Left Hand Path.
He briefly left the band in 1991 but returned the following year and fronted Entombed until 2014 when issues over the group's name saw him and other members begin touring and recording as Entombed A.D..
Their most recent album, Bowels of Earth, was released in 2019.
Here are some of the many tributes:
Incredibly sad to hear about the passing of LG Petrov, a metal legend onstage and off. We had the pleasure of his company many times over the years and he was a true gentleman. Our sympathies go out to his family, friends and bandmates. Rip Chief Rebel Angel. pic.twitter.com/EQxUFVN2Ip
— THERAPY? (@therapyofficial) March 8, 2021
R.I.P. LG Petrov.
— Danko Jones (@dankojones) March 8, 2021
The absolute undisputed greatest voice in death metal.
Supreme respect. pic.twitter.com/WM6FR3cbGY
Sad to hear about LG Petrov. "Wolverine Blues" is one of the best heavy records ever made. RIP
— Frank Turner (@frankturner) March 8, 2021
R.I.P. LG gone but never forgotten#lgpetrov #entombed #lefthandpath #wolverineblues #swedishmetal #swedishdeathmetal pic.twitter.com/YiyEPalbQl
— Earache Records ♠️ (@EaracheRecords) March 8, 2021
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 (@jameyjasta) 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
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
