MESHUGGAH · The Ophidian Trek | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'The Ophidian Trek'

Meshuggah delivers an absolutely crushing live experience with "The Ophidian Trek", capturing the Swedish extreme metal masters at their most ferocious and technically brilliant. This collection showcases the band's legendary precision and mathematical brutality in all its glory, featuring career-spanning tracks that demonstrate why they remain the undisputed kings of polyrhythmic chaos. From the explosive opener "Swarmer" to the mind-bending complexity of "Dancers To A Discordant System", every moment pulses with the mechanical intensity that has made Meshuggah a cornerstone of modern extreme metal.

The performance captures the band's signature djent-influenced sound in its purest form, with Tomas Haake's otherworldly drumming patterns and Fredrik Thordendal's dissonant guitar work creating a sonic labyrinth that's both hypnotic and devastating. The epic 14-minute "Mind's Mirrors / In Life - Is Death / In Death - Is Death" stands as a testament to their compositional mastery, while classics like "Bleed" and "Rational Gaze" showcase their ability to craft unforgettable hooks within seemingly impossible time signatures.

For fans of:
Gojira, Periphery, Tool, Dillinger Escape Plan, Car Bomb, Vildhjarta

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Swarmer
A2. Swarm
A3. Combustion
A4. Rational Gaze
A5. Obzen
B1. Lethargica
B2. Do Not Look Down
B3. The Hurt That Finds You First

LP 2:
C1. Bleed
C2. Demiurge
C3. Dancers To A Discordant System
D1. New Millennium Cyanide Christ
D2. Mind's Mirrors / In Life - Is Death / In Death - Is Death
D3. The Last Vigil

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com