The Kia Forum is set to host one of the most-anticipated, extreme metal events of 2025: Meshuggah’s North American Tour featuring special guests Cannibal Corpse and Carcass.
On April 9th, fans will experience a night of punishing riffs, relentless rhythms, and guttural growls from three of the most influential bands in extreme metal history.
Headlining the event is Meshuggah, the Swedish innovators whose complex, polyrhythmic approach has pushed the boundaries of heavy music for decades.
Known for their technical precision and innovative song structures, this band has left a lasting impact on modern metal, even inadvertently inspiring the djent subgenre.
With a reputation for intense, immersive live shows, the band’s lineup includes Jens Kidman (lead vocals), Fredrik Thordendal (lead guitar), Tomas Haake (drums), Mårten Hagström (rhythm guitar), and Dick Lövgren (bass). As pioneers of “cosmic calculus metal,” their set is sure to deliver a mind-bending, visceral experience.
Their discography is filled with groundbreaking tracks that showcase their technical mastery and sheer intensity. Fan-favorites such as “Bleed,” with its relentless double bass drumming and intricate guitar work, and “Demiurge,” featuring crushing grooves and eerie atmospherics, are expected to be highlights of their set.
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Other standouts include “Combustion,” an explosive opener with furious energy, “Rational Gaze,” known for its signature polyrhythmic complexity, and “Born in Dissonance,” a modern classic that encapsulates the band’s uncompromising aggression and innovation.
Before Meshuggah takes the stage, death metal legends Cannibal Corpse will unleash their brutal sound. Widely regarded as the kings of death metal, Cannibal Corpse has been a relentless force since their formation in 1988, influencing countless bands across extreme metal subgenres.
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Their notorious discography, filled with graphic themes and intricate compositions, has solidified their place in metal history.
The band’s current lineup features George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher (vocals), Alex Webster (bass), Paul Mazurkiewicz (drums), Rob Barrett (rhythm guitar), and Erik Rutan (lead guitar).
Known for their relentless energy and uncompromising brutality, Cannibal Corpse’s live performance is a spectacle of controlled chaos.
Opening the night will be Carcass, pioneers of grindcore, goregrind, and melodic death metal. Formed in England in 1986, Carcass initially gained attention for their grisly medical-themed lyrics and raw sound.
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However, their shift to a more melodic approach on the album “Heartwork” expanded their influence and defined a new era for death metal.
Their current lineup includes Bill Steer (guitar, vocals), Jeff Walker (bass, vocals), Daniel Wilding (drums), and James “Nip” Blackford (guitar).
They continue to balance brutality with melody, making Carcass a dynamic and essential act in the genre.
For fans of extreme metal, this lineup is a rare convergence of some of the most influential acts to ever shape the genre. Each band on this bill is more than capable of headlining a tour on their own, making this a unique and unmissable experience for any fan of intense, boundary-pushing music.
Prepare for a night of sonic devastation that will resonate long after the final note fades.
