Meshuggah Live at Mill City Nights – Minneapolis MN – October 26th 2016

Meshuggah played live at Mill City Nights along with there guests from (High on Fire). I have to admit this was one one the most intense metal shows I’ve ever seen.

High on Fire was a band I wasn’t very familiar with. I became an instant fan due to there very heavy grooves and energetic sounds! Meshuggah opened up with “Clockwork’s” from their newest album “The Violent Sleep of Reason”.  It is a very complex and polyrhythmic song, just like all of what Meshuggah is known for. Of course, beyond their virtuosic musicianship and incredible gut wrenching sounds, they had a light show that was like Pink Floyd on steroids!!!  Also, they went back to the old school by ending their set with “Future Breed Machine” As usual, I was very impressed with Meshuggah! These guys are true pioneers and are never letting off the gas with their new music.

Seeing Meshuggah live is an experience.  They know how to bring a fascinating energy.  It’s clear simply by watching their audience how much fun they are having.

Setlist – Clockworks – Born in Dissonance – Sane – Perpetual Black Second – Stengah – The Hurt that Finds You First – Lethargica – Do Not Look Down – Violent Sleep of Reason – Nostrum – Dancers to a Discordant System – Bleed – Demiurge – Future Breed Machine

Review and photos by Richard Fisher.