Overview
- His family confirmed the death to Swedish broadcaster SVT Nyheter, and At The Gates said he died Tuesday morning following complications related to ongoing cancer treatment.
- Lindberg disclosed in August that he had been diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma in December 2023, underwent major mouth surgery and two months of radiation, and faced a recurrence early this year that was inaccessible to further surgery or radiation.
- The band said he was hospitalized in May and received around-the-clock specialized care after a serious health setback.
- Lindberg recorded all of his vocals for the next At The Gates album in a single day before surgery, ensuring his final performances will appear on the release.
- Peers and labels across the metal community paid tribute to the influential founder of At The Gates, whose work helped define the Gothenburg melodic death metal sound alongside projects including Lock Up, Disfear and Skitsystem.