Meshuggah in Prague

Meshuggah are a Swedish metal band formed in Umeå in 1987. They play progressive extreme metal built on low-tuned guitars, shifting rhythmic cycles and harsh vocals. Albums including Destroy Erase Improve, Chaosphere, Nothing and obZen established their characteristic sound, while “Bleed” became one of their best-known songs. In 2002, Meshuggah supported Tool on a North American arena tour. A decade later, The Ophidian Trek followed the release of Koloss and supplied the performances used for a concert film and live album. The band also appeared at Download Festival in England and Hellfest in France. In 2022, Meshuggah played a headline concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall; the band has also performed at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.