In keeping with the countdown to the release of the remastered, twenty-fifth anniversary edition of their monolithic “Chaosphere” full-length, today Swedish Metal titans Meshuggah unleash “The Mouth Licking What You’ve Bled.”
Pulverizing both musically and thematically, the cynical track explores the topic of depravity and embracing one’s own flawed nature. It also examines the many universal evils found within society, showcasing the darker aspects of the human condition.
Stream Meshuggah’s updated version of “The Mouth Licking What You’ve Bled” through the Spotify player below:
Stream the track here: https://meshuggah.afr.link/TMLWYB
Stream the band’s remastered versions of “Sane” HERE and “Neurotica” HERE.
“Chaosphere” stands among Meshuggah’s earliest milestones. Originally released on November 9th, 1998, the band’s third full-length studio album shows the band toning down some of the thrashier sounds of previous releases in favor of the more technical, polyrhythmic, groove-oriented sound they would go to explore on subsequent albums.
To honor this quarter-century-old landmark offering, Atomic Fire is set to release a sonically updated version of “Chaosphere” by Thomas Eberger and Sofia von Hage at Stockholm Mastering on November 10th. This masterpiece is available for preorders on major streaming platforms, while physical enthusiasts can anticipate its release in jewel case CD format with an eight-page booklet, as well as collector’s vinyl editions with new, limited-color variants, each a collector’s gem.
Explore all ordering options here: Meshuggah.afr.link/Chaosphere.
Following the record’s release, Meshuggah will return to US and Canadian stages for a nineteen-date headlining tour with support provided by special guests In Flames and Whitechapel. The tour marks the first time in five years Meshuggah has played on Canadian soil. The final show will also include the addition of Voivod. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. Secure yours today at THIS LOCATION. See confirmed dates below.
Meshuggah w/ Special Guests In Flames, Whitechapel:
11/21/2023 SOMA – San Diego, CA
11/22/2023 Hard Rock Live Sacramento – Wheatland, CA
11/24/2023 Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA
11/25/2023 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC
11/27/2023 Midway Music Hall – Edmonton, AB * Sold Out *
11/28/2023 Grey Eagle Event Centre – Calgary, AB
11/30/2023 Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
12/01/2023 The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus – Minneapolis, MN
12/02/2023 The Sylvee – Madison, WI
12/03/2023 GLC Live at 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI
12/05/2023 The Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana – Gary, IN
12/06/2023 The Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
12/08/2023 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
12/09/2023 MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA
12/10/2023 The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ
12/12/2023 Toyota Oakdale Theater – Wallingford, CT
12/14/2023 Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
12/15/2023 HISTORY – Toronto, ON * Sold Out *
12/16/2023 Place Bell – Laval, QC – w/ Voivod
It is impossible to talk about experimental or avant garde metal without mentioning long-running metal icons, Meshuggah. Since forming in 1987 in Umeå, Sweden, Meshuggah has developed into one of the most technically complex and virtuosic groups of players the metal realm has ever encountered, their distinctly unique brand of Progressive, Groove‐infused Extreme Metal inadvertently launching an entirely new subgenre.
