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Meshuggah

Meshuggah is a trailblazing Swedish extreme metal band that first formed in 1987. Over three decades later, the band is known for its prolific polymeter beats and immense soundscapes, often credited with developing the djent guitar technique.

History of Meshuggah

Meshuggah was formed in the Swedish city of Umeå by vocalist and guitarist Jens Kidman, alongside bass guitarist Peter Nordin, lead guitarist Fredrik Thordendal and drummer Niklas Lundgren. In 1989 they released their self-titled debut album, which earned them a strong underground following. This was followed in 1992 by the lauded ‘Contradictions Collapse,’ and ‘Destroy Erase Improve’ in 1995, which showcased the band’s progressive metal sound.

Meshuggah achieved more mainstream success with the release of their 2002 album ‘Nothing.’ One of their most successful albums, it saw them experimenting with a variety of genre styles along with their signature sound. 2004's ‘Catch 33’ featured another seismic shift, with intense rhythmic patterns and profound textures.

In 2008, Meshuggah released the album ‘obZen’, which rocketed them to greater heights of success and earned them a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Metal Performance’ for their single ‘Bleed.’ Several of the band’s releases since then - ‘Koloss’ (2012) and ‘The Violent Sleep of Reason’ (2016) - have won them further critical acclaim.

Members

Meshuggah's members and their chronology:

• Jens Kidman ( vocals, 1987–present )
• Fredrik Thordendal ( guitar, 1987–present )
• Marten Hagström ( guitar, 1990–present )
• Dick Lövgren ( bass, 1990–2007, 2016–present )
• Tomas Haake ( drums, 1990–present )

Famous Songs

Meshuggah has released some of the most iconic extreme metal songs of the genre. Popular tracks such as 'Bleed', 'New Millennium Cyanide Christ', 'Demiurge' and 'Rational Gaze' have become staples in the metal world. Another beloved track, 'Soulfly', is considered to be one of their best songs to date.

Similar Artists

Fans of Meshuggah may also enjoy similar artists such as Gojira, Devin Townsend, Obscura and Opeth.

If you are looking for an intense metal experience and music that bucks the trend, Meshuggah is still one of the best metal bands out there. If you haven't experienced them yet, you should!