Are you a true Meshuggah fan? Test your knowledge on one of the most technical and pioneering bands in extreme metal with our Meshuggah Trivia Quiz! From their groundbreaking use of eight-string guitars and innovative time signatures to iconic albums like obZen, Nothing, and Catch Thirtythree, this quiz covers the depth of Meshuggah’s sonic evolution. Dive into questions about their history, iconic tracks, challenging rhythms, and unique instrumentation to see how well you really know the Swedish masters of djent.
How Well Do You Know Meshuggah Trivia Quiz
Question 1 |
Which band member severed the tip of his left middle finger in an accident while working as a carpenter?
Tomas Haake | |
Mårten Hagström | |
Jens Kidman | |
Fredrik Thordendal | |
Dick Lövgren |
Question 1 Explanation:
Fredrik Thordendal, while working as a carpenter, severed the tip of his left middle finger, impacting the band’s performance schedule.
Question 2 |
Which Meshuggah album was nominated for a Swedish Grammis Award in 2006?
None | |
obZen | |
Contradictions Collapse | |
Catch Thirtythree | |
Selfcaged |
Question 2 Explanation:
Catch Thirtythree was nominated for a Swedish Grammis Award in 2006
Question 3 |
Which band did Meshuggah support on a European tour following the recording of Destroy Erase Improve?
Slayer | |
Metallica | |
Machine Head | |
Tool | |
Pantera |
Question 3 Explanation:
After recording Destroy Erase Improve, Meshuggah joined Machine Head on a two-month European tour in 1995.
Question 4 |
What physical ailment caused bassist Peter Nordin to leave the Destroy Erase Improve tour?
Wrist injury | |
Inner ear balance disorder | |
Back injury | |
Vocal strain | |
Hand injury |
Question 4 Explanation:
Nordin suffered from vertigo and dizziness, leading him to leave the tour; sometimes Fredrik Thordendal played bass in his absence.
Question 5 |
What significant milestone did Nothing achieve for Nuclear Blast Records?
First album to feature guest musicians | |
First album to chart on the Billboard 200 | |
First album to sell 50,000 copies | |
First Grammy nomination | |
First metal album with an electronic remix |
Question 5 Explanation:
Nothing was the first Nuclear Blast release to reach the Billboard 200, solidifying Meshuggah’s status in metal.
Question 6 |
What was significant about the EP I released by Meshuggah in 2004?
It was the band's first full-length album | |
It contained only one, 21-minute track | |
It introduced new drummer Tomas Haake. | |
It marked the band's switch to Warner Records | |
It was their first album with live recorded drums. |
Question 6 Explanation:
was unique in that it contained a single, continuous 21-minute track, showcasing the band’s experimental approach.
Question 7 |
What was the highest Billboard position achieved by Koloss, released in 2012?
No. 17 | |
No. 59 | |
No. 23 | |
No. 12 | |
No. 5 |
Question 7 Explanation:
Koloss reached No. 17 on the Billboard 200, marking one of Meshuggah’s highest charting positions in the U.S.
Question 8 |
Meshuggah collaborated with which German band in 2005 to remix a track?
Tool | |
Rammstein | |
Hypocrisy | |
Clawfinger | |
Slayer |
Question 8 Explanation:
Meshuggah remixed Rammstein's track Benzin, blending their complex, polyrhythmic sound with Rammstein's industrial style.
Question 9 |
What was the name of the ninth studio album released by Meshuggah in 2022?
Pitch Black | |
Koloss | |
The Violent Sleep of Reason | |
Immutable | |
Destroy Erase Improve |
Question 9 Explanation:
Immutable, Meshuggah’s ninth album, was released on April 1, 2022.
Question 10 |
In which song does Tomas Haake perform the complex 4/4 against 23/16 polymeter?
Bleed | |
Future Breed Machine | |
Clockworks | |
Rational Gaze | |
New Millennium Cyanide Christ |
Question 10 Explanation:
Haake uses the complex 4/4 against 23/16 polymeter technique in Rational Gaze, showcasing his skill in cross-rhythm drumming.
Question 11 |
What unique feature is found in the song "Mind's Mirrors" from Catch Thirtythree?
Tribal percussion | |
Clean, melodic vocals | |
Robotic voices and electronics | |
Fast, thrash-style riffs | |
Acoustic guitar solos |
Question 11 Explanation:
"Mind's Mirrors" includes robotic voices and electronic elements, distinguishing it from other songs.
There are 11 questions to complete.