Photo: Anthony Dubois
In the Extreme Metal community, few bands loom as large
as Meshuggah. The Swedish quintet celebrated their silver anniversary
with 2012’s Koloss, the most commercially successful album in their 26-year history, which scored a Top 20 Billboard
slot in its first week. Although Meshuggah has never attained
mainstream status like Metallica or Megadeth, their influence within
Metal’s underground is legendary.
Their polyrhythmic and complex
progressive Metal compositions have been characterized as “genius” or
“noise” and, even absent a certifiable hit, Rolling Stone and Alternative Press
have cited Meshuggah as being among Metal’s best. Since its formation,
Meshuggah has released seven LPs, five EPs and a concert DVD, and the
band continues to pimp its enthralling blend of Math Metal, experimental
Jazz and concussive volume. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Animals As Leaders and Intronaut
open. $25. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. Bogarts.com.
