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Entombed – Wolverine Blues – Vinyl Record

Wolverine Blues is the third studio album by the Swedish death metal band Entombed, released on October 4, 1993. This album marked a significant shift in the band’s musical direction, introducing a style that came to be known as ‘death ‘n’ roll,’ which blends the ferocity of death metal with the groove and catchiness of rock ‘n’ roll.

Wolverine Blues is often credited with pioneering the death ‘n’ roll subgenre. The album combines the heaviness and aggression of death metal with more accessible rock and roll elements, including groove-oriented riffs and a less guttural vocal style. The album features a raw yet polished production quality, which enhances its powerful sound. The production was handled by Tomas Skogsberg, a frequent collaborator with the band and a significant figure in the Swedish death metal scene.

Track Highlights:

‘Wolverine Blues’: The title track is one of the standout songs, showcasing the band’s ability to merge death metal intensity with rock ‘n’ roll rhythms.
‘Eyemaster’: This track opens the album with a memorable riff and sets the tone for the rest of the record.
‘Rotten Soil’: Another notable track, featuring a blend of catchy hooks and heavy riffs.

The original artwork for Wolverine Blues featured a comic book-style illustration, but various editions have seen different covers. The band initially intended to use artwork inspired by the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, but due to legal issues, the artwork was altered.

Wolverine Blues had a profound impact on the death metal scene and helped to create a niche for bands combining death metal with other genres. This album influenced many subsequent bands exploring similar musical fusions. While it received mixed reviews from some death metal purists who preferred the band’s earlier, more traditional death metal sound, ‘Wolverine Blues’ was praised for its innovation and has since become a classic in the genre.

Entombed’s Wolverine Blues remains a landmark album in the evolution of death metal, showcasing how the genre can incorporate elements from other musical styles to create something fresh and influential. The album’s blend of brutality and groove continues to resonate with fans and musicians alike, cementing its place in the annals of metal history.

Full Dynamic Range pressed from original tapes

Brand new, never played and still in the factor plastic

Track Listing
Eyemaster
Rotten Soil
Wolverine Blues
Demon
Contempt
Full Of Hell
Blood Song
Hollowman
Heavens Die
Out Of Hand