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Contents Introduction A re-release of an early masterpiece by Meshuggah, pioneers of djent! Extremely complex rhythm work and otherworldly guitar solos by Fredrik Thordendal. Remastered, you're sure to enjoy their true essence more clearly! Meshuggah, the Swedish band that pioneered djent and metalcore, has had an immeasurable influence on subsequent bands. Their formation dates back to 1987. After releasing several demos, they signed with Nuclear Blast, a then up-and-coming label. Their 1991 debut album, "Contradictions Collapse," still showed a musical style that could be categorized within the realm of thrash metal, but their next album, "Destroy, Erase, Improve" (1995), was a sudden awakening. This album, which incorporated influences from jazz guitarists such as Allan Holdsworth, is the true starting point for Meshuggah. Since then, their style has become increasingly complex with each subsequent album. Meshuggah went on to become one of the most cutting-edge bands in the extreme metal scene. Their 2008 album, *ObZen*, is undoubtedly their masterpiece and a towering landmark in extreme metal. Now, their third album, *Chaosphere* (1998), is being reissued to commemorate its 25th anniversary. With its extremely complex rhythms and otherworldly guitar solos by Fredrik Thordendal, the remastering allows for a clearer appreciation of the essence of this early Meshuggah classic. This is a must-listen roots album not only for their fans, but also for fans of recent metalcore and djent. ? Reissue of an early classic by the pioneers of djent.?ERemastered for a clearer sound image [Members] Jens Kidman (Vocals) Marten Hagstr?m (Guitar) Fredrik Thordendal (Guitar) Gustav Hjelm (Bass) Thomas Haacke (Drums) [CD Track Listing] 01. Concatenation 02. New Millennium Cyanide Christ 03. Corridor of Chameleons 04. Neurotica 05. The Mouth Licking What You've Bread 06. Thane 07. The Exciting Machinery of Torture 08. Elastic Media Reviews and More A masterpiece from Meshuggah, the pioneers of djent, is back! Extremely complex rhythm work and otherworldly guitar solos by Fredrik Thordendal. Remastered for a clearer enjoyment of their true essence! (C)RS
