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Meshuggah
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progressive metal, metal, math metal, technical metal, death metal… see all
Umeå, Sweden (1987 – present)
Meshuggah, whose name is taken from the Hebrew and Yiddish word for “crazy,” are a five-piece technical metal band from Umeå, Sweden, founded in 1987. Their style is most easily described as extreme/technical metal with some jazz influence. They use extended polymetric passages, complex drum patterns, angular, dissonant guitar riffs, and harsh vocals. Their lineup has always been consistent, apart from bass which has been handled by many people since the band’s conception. Their current lineup consists of Jens Kidman (vocals), Fredrik Thordendal (lead/rhythm guitar + backup vocals), Marten Hagström (rhythm guitar + backup vocals), Dick Lövgren (bass) and Tomas Haake (drums).
Meshuggah is widely acknowledged as an influence on many modern metal bands from Textures to Tool. They are regarded as pioneers by critics and musicians alike.
Discography
Psykisk Testbild (EP, 1989)
Contradictions Collapse (1991)
None (EP, 1994)
Selfcaged (1995)
Destroy Erase Improve (1995)
The True Human Design (1997)
Chaosphere (1998)
Contradictions Collapse and None (1999)
Rare Trax (2001)
Nothing (2002)
I (EP, 2004)
Catch Thirty-Three (2005)
Nothing (Remix With DVD) (2006)
obZen (2008)
Band history
Meshuggah was formed in Umeå in 1987; two years later, the band released their first record, an EP entitled Psykisk Testbild (which can be roughly translated as “Psychological test image”.
Meshuggah is widely acknowledged as an influence on many modern metal bands from Textures to Tool. They are regarded as pioneers by critics and musicians alike.
Discography
Psykisk Testbild (EP, 1989)
Contradictions Collapse (1991)
None (EP, 1994)
Selfcaged (1995)
Destroy Erase Improve (1995)
The True Human Design (1997)
Chaosphere (1998)
Contradictions Collapse and None (1999)
Rare Trax (2001)
Nothing (2002)
I (EP, 2004)
Catch Thirty-Three (2005)
Nothing (Remix With DVD) (2006)
obZen (2008)
Band history
Meshuggah was formed in Umeå in 1987; two years later, the band released their first record, an EP entitled Psykisk Testbild (which can be roughly translated as “Psychological test image”.
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Layinginblack wrote:
Well he listens to The Gathering and they aren't symphonic wank(thank god).
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The_New_Build wrote:
Just ignore the fucker therion668 he is not worth our time
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sirnobby wrote:
god meshuggah rocked my world last night at the arena in brisbane.
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chimaira_addict wrote:
yes, but he is NOT -core influenced!
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KoRnKid666 wrote:
fuck meshuggah was good last night, therion man calm down and get a life.
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Karppaky wrote:
Sorry but Therion sucks.
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analkunt wrote:
ja meshuggah on friday was fucking mean!
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Therion668 wrote:
and its some kind of blasphemy to bash fathers of epic death metal / Pure Sympho Metal without hobbits
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Therion668 wrote:
at least Therion dont have CORE influence...
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The_Night_Head wrote:
oh, you, play nice :D
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GhostofSanity wrote:
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GhostofSanity wrote:
At least they don't listen to Symphonic wank like Therion....
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Therion668 wrote:
nah... They look like they just listened Linkin Park...
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The_Night_Head wrote:
They look like they have cerebral palsy. :|
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brodieface wrote:
So I shook Fredrik's hand tonight and it reeked of awesome.
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Ndawg19 wrote:
Wait a second...there's a new album? Holy Shit!
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Ndawg19 wrote:
Fuck yeah Meshuggah
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Teocida wrote:
Listen to the new preview of Corpore called Cadenas Invisibles en www.lastfm.es/music/Corpore right now. The next album will be out very soon. Regards!
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BurningCypress wrote:
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BurningCypress wrote:
we need to create Therion Fan Club
Events
- Oct 5 Meshuggah Орландина, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
- Oct 10 Meshuggah Transmission Room, Auckland, New Zealand
- Oct 12 Meshuggah The Arena, Brisbane, Australia
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