Entombed A.D. frontman Lars-Göran Petrov has passed away.
His bandmates confirmed that the singer (pictured second from the left) died on Sunday March 7 after being diagnosed in 2020 with bile duct cancer, which he made publicly known in the summer of that year.
Petrov told fans that doctors were trying to "control" the cancer with chemotherapy but confirmed that he had received an incurable diagnosis. He was 49 years old.
Petrov fronted all nine of the Swedish death metal giants' albums, except for 1991's 'Clandestine' when he was briefly dismissed from the group, before returning the following year. In a statement, the band wrote:
"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."
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