Carnage

Carnage was a Swedish death metal band formed in 1988, originating in Växjö before relocating to Stockholm. Initially influenced by grindcore, the group transitioned into death metal and became a foundational act in the development of the Swedish death metal sound. They were among the early bands to record at Sunlight Studios. The band's primary full-length release, Dark Recollections, was issued in 1990. Carnage remained active until 1990, with members later becoming closely associated with Dismember. The band's discography includes various editions of Dark Recollections, as well as recent releases such as The Stench of Rotting Souls (2022) and Let The Carnage Begin (2025).