Carbonized
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Lars Rosenberg, Matti Kärki |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Saltsjöbaden , Sweden |
| Products | Avant-garde metal music |
Carbonized was an avant-garde metal ensemble originating from Saltsjöbaden, Sweden, established in 1988 by bassist Lars Rosenberg alongside vocalist Matti Kärki of Dismember. Drummer Piotr Wawrzeniuk became part of the group early on, while guitarist Christofer Johnsson of Therion initially participated as a session musician before joining as a permanent member.
Although the band halted their activities following the recording of Screaming Machines in 1994 (which saw release in 1996), they never formally announced a breakup.
In 2024, their album Disharmonization was highlighted by Loudwire as one of the top 10 most unconventional progressive metal records.
Music
Carbonized's musical output, distinct from the members’ subsequent endeavors, spanned a diverse range: from psychedelic-tinged grindcore on For The Security to dissonant jazz-metal on Disharmonization, and experimental avant-garde sounds on Screaming Machines. Guitarist Christofer Johnsson characterized their style as "the worst of Sonic Youth, Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, old Black Flag, and Voivod." Additionally, Rosenberg and Wawrzeniuk collaborated on multiple Therion releases and later formed the doom metal project Serpent.
Final lineup
- Christofer Johnsson – guitar, vocals
- Lars Rosenberg – bass, vocals
- Piotr Wawrzeniuk – drums
Previous members
- Matti Kärki – vocals
- Jonas Derouche – vocals, guitar
- Markus Rüdén – drums
- Stefan Ekström – guitar
- Per Ax – drums
Studio albums
- For the Security (1991)
- Disharmonization (1993)
- Screaming Machines (1996)
Singles
- "No Canonization" (1990)
Split releases
- Chronology of Death (split with Sentenced, Bluuurgh..., and Xenophobia) (1991)
Demo recordings
- Au-to-dafe (1989)
- Recarbonized (1990) released via Witchhunt Records
- Two Faces (1990) released via Witchhunt Records