description Meshuggah - Nothing Overview
"Nothing" is the fourth studio album by the Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah, originally released in 2002. The record is historically significant for being recorded entirely with custom-made 8-string guitars, pioneering the instrument's use in heavy music and establishing the foundational sound of the djent subgenre. Its complex polyrhythms, polymeters, and low-tuned aggressive soundscapes appeal to musicians and fans of avant-garde metal.
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Why was Meshuggah's Nothing album groundbreaking for guitars?
Nothing, released in 2002, was recorded entirely using 8-string guitars, which was highly unusual for the time. This pioneering choice allowed the band to achieve an unprecedentedly low and heavy riffing style that heavily influenced the djent genre.
Did Meshuggah re-record the Nothing album?
Yes, the band re-recorded and re-released the album in 2006 as a reissue. They utilized their then-new custom Nevborn 8-string guitars to better capture the incredibly heavy sound they originally intended but couldn't fully achieve in 2002.
What record label released Meshuggah's Nothing?
The album was originally released in 2002 through Nuclear Blast Records. It marked the band's fourth studio album and significantly expanded their international influence in the extreme metal scene.
Who designed the album art for Meshuggah's Nothing?
The iconic, surreal cover art for Nothing was created using a digital fractal generated by a software program called Xenodream. It perfectly matched the album's heavily polyrhythmic and mechanical musical aesthetic.
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