Extreme metal band Meshuggah formed in Umeå, Sweden in 1987. Founded by vocalist
/ guitarist Jens Kidman, the group’s early line-up floundered until the arrival
of lead guitarist Frederik Thordendal shortly after forming. Their debut
self-titled EP was released in 1989 and was followed two years later by their
album Contradictions Collapse. The group spent the next few years refining their
sound and their 1995 album Destroy Erase Improve revealed a thrash metal
direction. Continuing to experiment with their sound, Meshuggah evolved into a
progressive metal band, showcasing their ...