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Entombed - Wolverine Blues

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Wolverine Blues is the third studio album by Swedish death metal band Entombed, released in 1993 on Earache Records. The album is considered a landmark in the development of the death 'n' roll subgenre, as it incorporated elements of hard rock, groove metal, and punk into traditional death metal. The album featured the band's signature "buzzsaw" guitar tone and marked a shift from the pure death metal of their earlier work toward a more accessible sound. It remains influential in extreme metal circles for bridging underground and mainstream metal aesthetics.

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What is the musical style of Entombed's Wolverine Blues?

Released in 1993, "Wolverine Blues" is the third studio album by the Swedish band Entombed and is famous for pioneering the "death-and-roll" sound. It heavily incorporates hard rock, heavy groove metal, and punk elements into a traditional death metal framework.

Did Wolverine Blues have any controversy with Marvel Comics?

Yes, there was a legal dispute because the album title and original cover art prominently featured Marvel Comics' X-Men character Wolverine. Consequently, the standard release of the album features a plain band logo, making the Marvel cover a rare collector's item.

Who was the lead vocalist on Entombed's Wolverine Blues?

The vocals on the album were performed by Lars-Göran Petrov, often referred to as L.G. Petrov. He provided a gritty, raspy vocal delivery that perfectly matched the album's thick, distorted guitar tone and grooving rhythms.

What are the standout tracks on Entombed's Wolverine Blues?

Tracks like "Eyemaster," "Rotten Soil," and the title track "Wolverine Blues" are considered absolute classics of the Swedish death metal scene. These songs feature heavy, catchy riffs that helped the album stand out from the era's more aggressively chaotic peers.

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