Meshuggah was formed in 1987 in Umeå, Sweden. It is quite easy to hear some of Meshuggahs early influences on their first release, "Psykisk Testbild" from 1989. (The title translates to something like "Psychological Test-Picture".) I would mention Metallica as a major influence. The music of this EP is simpler and more "straight-forward" than their more recent material, but some of their more progressive elements are present in the form of time-changes and polyrythmics, and Fredrik Thordendals lead-playing stands out. In 1991 they released "Contradicitions Collapse."The songs on this album are very complicated, in rythmics and structure. In 1994 they went on to record "None" which in many people's opinions is there best album. The song "Future Breed Machine" is absolutely excellent and can be found on several albums. The cd Destroy Erase Improve features mainly vocals and a few very good rifs. But mainly only buy this cd if you are a true fan and love the vocalist's voice. With a little better vocals Meshuggah could be one of the best bands around. Look for the odd sounding industrial openings it gives a cool feel to their songs.
1989 - Meshuggah - 
1991 - Contradictions Collapse
1994 - None-
1995 - Selfcaged USA version - 
1995 - Destroy Erase Improve - 
1997 - The True Human Design - 
1998 - Cotradicitons Collapse and None - 
1998 - Chaosphere - 
New "Sane" release date Unknown
