While the term "genre-defining" gets tossed around quite frequently these days in the music industry, and most especially the heavy metal industry, it is truly the only proper term to align with the head expanding sounds created by Meshuggah. The band began its formation in Umeå, Sweden in 1987. With over 35 years and nine full length albums as masters in this realm, the band have been on an endless journey to outwardly reveal their uncommon sonic stamp. This greatly pertains to the musical precision required in order to create songs with such unique time signatures. In early 2011 the iconic band got back to their very own studio vault to record one giant monster of an album. The outcome, fittingly entitled Koloss, stunningly showcases the band's complexity and diversity, adding a more groovy and rocky edge. Meshuggah's sound was revolutionized yet again here, slightly more catchy but still capable of destroying everything in its massive wake.
