MESHUGGAH

Release Year: 2008
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: technical dynamic groovy extreme metal

four years separate the debut and sophomore [1995] albums of genuine technical Swedish entity, and the jump they made in between was indeed revolutionary: first and foremost inspired by modern industrial tendencies coming from US, guys have made few extra steps, remaining on par with intensity of extreme metal the band has grown on, at the same time enchanting prog fans with precise rhythm experiments, and not so friendly to metal back then hardcore audience with a peculiarly barking vocal style; more than that - new era announcing album title and futuristic visualizations proclaim a brave breakthrough of creativity in a visionary way; recent German super jewel box re-issue comes with five demo and live bonuses