Meshuggah, hailing from Umeå, Sweden, is a band that has consistently bent the confines of heavy metal since their inception in 1987. With a lineup featuring Jens Kidman on vocals, Mårten Hagström and Fredrik Thordendal on guitar, Tomas Haake on drums, and Dick Lövgren on bass since 2004, they are renowned for pioneering the djent subgenre, although they themselves eschew such categorical labels. Meshuggah's sound is characterized by polyrhythmic song structures, complex time signatures, and a relentless intensity that has influenced countless progressive and technical metal bands.

The band's discography showcases a relentless pursuit of musical evolution and technical precision. Their 2008 album "ObZen" and its later remastered editions, including the 15th Anniversary remastered version released in 2023, are exemplary of their style, featuring tracks that deftly combine brutal riffs with esoteric lyrical themes. Meshuggah's later work, such as "The Violent Sleep of Reason" (2016) and "Immutable" (2022), continues to push boundaries, proving their status as ceaseless innovators who refuse to stagnate. Notable live releases like "Alive" and "The Ophidian Trek" capture the raw energy and technical mastery that makes their onstage presence a revered spectacle. Through the years, Meshuggah has grown from a cult favorite into a pillar of modern metal, consistently earning acclaim for their visionary approach and musical dexterity.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Djent

Groove Metal

Metal

Nu Metal

Progressive Groove Metal

Swedish Metal

Technical Groove Metal

Technical Thrash

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Latest Release

Lethargica (15th Anniversary Remastered Edition)

Meshuggah

Single - Released March 24, 2023