
If you thought Sweden's only musical export was The Hives and Abba, think again. Formed in 1987, heavy-metal pioneers Meshuggah are considered one of the forefathers of the country's diverse metal scene, and they have paved the way for newcomers like Arch Enemy. Boasting a sound that encompasses thrash, death and experimental, this five-piece goes crazy on their new album, Alive , recorded during the band's 2008-2009 tours of the U.S., Canada and Japan. Meshuggah have been underground extreme metal heroes since they [...]