Jörgen Sandström (born 13 November 1971) is a Swedish musician. He provided vocals, bass and guitar for Grave on their first three albums and played with Entombed, on bass and backing vocals, between 1995 and 2004.[1] He has also been involved with bands such as Krux (on Guitar),[2] Vicious Art (on Bass/Backing Vocals),[3] The Project Hate MCMXCIX (as Vocalist) and Torture Division (on Vocals/Bass).[1] He also did guest vocals on Nasum's Helvete[4] and on Death Breath's Stinking up the Night.[5]
Jörgen Sandström | |
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 Jörgen Sandström performing with Grave, Klubben Stockholm 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 13 November 1971 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Death metal, doom metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, guitar |
| Member of | Grave, Entombed, Krux, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, Domedagen |
| Formerly of | Vicious Art, Torture Division, Candlemass |
Career
editSandström was a founding member of Grave, performing as lead singer and rhythm guitarist, although he switched to bass after the departure of Jonas Torndal.[6] He left Grave after their third album, Soulless in 1995.[7]
After his departure from Grave, he joined Entombed on bass. He stayed with this band until 2004, departing due to not wanting to tour.[8]
While still with Entombed, in 1998 he was a founding member of The Project Hate MCMXCIX, an industrial death metal project which he still performs in as male vocalist.[9]
In 2002 he co-founded doom metal band Krux as guitarist, along with vocalist Mats Levén (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), bassist Leif Edling (Candlemass), and drummer Peter Stjärnvind (Entombed).[2]
In 2004, after his departure from Entombed, he joined Vicious Art, as bassist and backing vocalist, alongside former Dark Funeral members Matias Makela and Robert Lundin.[10] Vicious Art called it quits in 2011.[11]
He was a founding member of Torture Division, alongside guitarist Lord K. Philipson (also of The Project Hate) and drummer Tobias "Tobben" Gustafsson (of Vomitory).[12] This band disbanded in 2014.[13]
In 2015, Sandström joined Candlemass as touring bassist, covering for Krux bandmate Leif Edling who was forced to sit out touring due to health issues.[14] He shared bass duties with keyboardist Per Wiberg who performed when Sandström wasn't available.[14] He played with Candlemass for several years.[7]
In 2018, Sandström and Philipson founded death-doom project Domedagen, meaning Doomsday or Day of Reckoning in Swedish.[15] The two have recorded several songs using programmed drums.[7]
In 2022 Sandström rejoined Entombed again as bassist but also as lead vocalist for a one off show.[16] He also returned to Grave in 2024.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b Hill, Gary. "Biography: Jörgen Sandström". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Krux". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Review Fire Falls and the Waiting Waters". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Review Halvete". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Review Stinking Up the Night". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ "The official GRAVE homepage". Grave.se. Archived from the original on 11 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b c Brown, Gavin (16 January 2020). "Interview: Jörgen Sandström (ex-GRAVE, ENTOMBED and more)". ANTICHRIST Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Ex-ENTOMBED Bassist Talks About His Departure: 'I'd Rather Be Bored At Home Than On Tour'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 29 January 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ MCMXCIX, The Project Hate. "The Project Hate MCMXCIX". Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "VICIOUS ART Sign With Threeman". bravewords.com. 21 May 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Dhondt, Frederique (24 September 2011). "Vicious Art gaat in november uiteen". Zware Metalen (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "THE PROJECT HATE, VOMITORY, Ex-ENTOMBED Members Join Forces In TORTURE DIVISION". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ a b Munro, Scott (23 February 2015). "Candlemass' Edling to sit out 2015". louder. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Proppaganda (19 May 2018). "Nytt band med bland annat Jörgen Sandström; DOMEDAGEN". Proppaganda. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (15 July 2022). "ENTOMBED Joined By Former Bassist, AT THE GATES, UNLEASHED & VENOM Vocalists For Festival Performance". Metal Injection. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "GRAVE's Original 1991 Lineup To Perform Exclusive Old School Set At Party.San Metal Open Air 2025". bravewords.com. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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