Carbonized was one of the first Swedish Death Metal bands from the late 80’s / early 90’s. Formed in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden, in 1989. Band's varying line-ups featured members from great Swedish Death Metal bands like Therion, Entombed and Dismember. CARBONIZED was slightly different then Dismember and Nihilist / Entombed as they incorporated grind and progressive influences in their songs aswell.
CARB ONIZED released their first demo "Au-To-Dafe" in September 1989. The band was soon recognized by French labe Thrash Records, through which the band recorded and released their first EP "No Canonization" in 1990. Their second demo "Recarbonized" was released later in 1990. Their first full-length "For the Security" was released through Thrash Records. And is now finally re-released by Vic records, including liner notes from thr band members and 2 very exclusive and never before released bonus tracks.
FOR THE SECURITY was produced and mixed by Thomas Skogsberg and Carbonized. Recorded at Sunlight Studio, Stockholm, Sweden (ENTOMBED, GRAVE, DISMEMBER), January 1991. Carbonized was:
Christofer Johnsson: Guitars, Vocals (THERION)
Lars Rosenberg : Bass, Vocals (ex ENTOMBED, ex THERION)
Piotr Wawrzeniuk: Drums (ex THERION, SERPENT)