Nuclear Blast Records Meshuggah were back at full strength Friday night (Feb. 15) in New York, even if frontman Jens Kidman was still a bit under the weather. The vocalist has been suffering from the flu and recently had to miss a couple of the band’s shows , but he triumphantly returned for the New York performance. Though Meshuggah’s voice was conspicuously absent over the past week, the band was not. The group got through their scheduled performances placing a cardboard cutout of Kidman on the stage and requesting that the audience members provide the singing for the evening while the band delivered their usual pummeling passion during the sets. Following his return to the stage Friday night, Kidman took to Facebook and posted the following message: New York! Thanks to all of you for the amazing support tonight. It has truly been some rough days for me, but I refuse to let you guys down. You rule and you never disappoint!! Hats off, /Jens Meshuggah’s Marten Hagstrom admitted that playing without Kidman was a unique experience. Speaking to the Village Voice , he explained, “The way it sounds is not that different … but it’s more the way you feel walking up onstage, not seeing the entire band, because we’ve never done this before. You’re used to being that five-piece unit, walking up and doing this together. But there’s no use in complaining about it. The only thing we can do is try to make the most out of it. We’ve travelled over here now. A lot of places we play on this tour we haven’t really played for a long time, so canceling is not an option.” It’s expected that Kidman will be able to continue with the band after returning to the stage Friday. The group’s remaining dates on the trek can be seen here . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/decibel-magazine-tour-2013-must-see-metal-concerts/” title=”Next: Check Out Other 2013 Must-See Metal Concerts” align=”center”]
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Ailing Meshuggah Frontman Jens Kidman Returns for New York Show
February 16th, 2013 
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No Comments »Meshuggah Vocalist Jens Kidman Misses U.S. Shows Due to Illness, Replaced by Cardboard Cutout
February 15th, 2013 Metalkult Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Meshuggah vocalist Jens Kidman has been fighting a serious flu during his band’s current North American tour with Animals as Leaders + Intronaut . Since Feb. 12, Kidman has been unable to perform because of his affliction, forcing the rest of the Swedish extreme metal band to get creative with filling Kidman’s vacant spot. Tonight (Feb. 15), Meshuggah are hitting New York City for a crushing performance, but since Jens Kidman hasn’t been healthy enough to perform in Atlanta, Ga., Charlotte, N.C. and Philadelphia, respectfully, the vocalist is still questionable for the show, along with Meshuggah’s remaining North American dates . The band took to Facebook on Feb. 12, breaking the bad news of Kidman’s illness to their Atlanta fans: Jens is down with the flu. And this flu means business. He has been forbidden to even speak. He’s mute for now. WE WILL PLAY ANYWAY. So memorize the lyrics and bring your very best growl Atlanta. You will all be Jens tonight!! Lets make this happen! We hope he’s back tomorrow, or it’ll be vocal-duties Charlotte! To help replicate Meshuggah’s heavier-than-hell live show, the group brought a cardboard cutout of Kidman onto the stage to fill his empty space, while a live vocal track from a past Meshuggah performance blasted through the speakers. Intronaut guitarist / vocalist Sacha Dunable has also been giving Meshuggah a helping hand (or voice) by claiming guest vocal duties for ‘New Millennium Cyanide Christ.’ Kidman himself posted an apology via Meshuggah’s Facebook page right before the act’s Feb. 13 Charlotte gig: I just need to say a few words here guys. I’m truly unable to perform tonight. Again. Me not being able to do what I’m supposed to do is really really frustrating and I feel that I’m letting you all down. Not just you, the fans, but the band as well. But we try to make the absolute best we can out of this situation. So its either cancel OR play for you guys anyway. We opt for playing. Its what we’re here to do. So that’s what we’ll do. With your help it’ll be awesome. I will see the doctor again tomorrow and will hopefully get a green light to perform in Philly. Fingers crossed. So a big humble thanks goes out to all of you for your support and understanding!! Let the mayhem commence Charlotte!!! /Jens Stay tuned for more news on Meshuggah and the health status of Jens Kidman. Meshuggah Perform ‘Bleed’ with Cardboard Jens Kidman (Live in Atlanta) Meshuggah Perform ‘New Millenium Cyanide Christ’ with Sacha Dunable (Live in Atlanta) [button href=”http://loudwire.com/meshuggah-bleed-top-21st-century-metal-songs/” title=”Meshuggah – Top 21st Century Metal Songs” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: a-green-light, a-serious-flu, band, cardboard-jens, concerts, Health, kidman, lyrics, meshuggah, philly-fingers, show, swedish No Comments »Meshuggah Announce 2013 North American Tour
November 27th, 2012 Metalkult Nuclear Blast Records After dazzling North American audiences on a tour earlier this year, Swedish titans Meshuggah will be making a triumphant return to the continent in early 2013. The tour will kick off Feb. 11, 2013 in Orlando, Fla. Animals as Leaders and Intronaut will be opening for Meshuggah. Guitarist Marten Hagstrom talks about the upcoming trek as follows: “Finally, we’re getting our asses back over the pond to deliver a second helping of the Ophidian trek across North America. We are excited. We WILL see you there!” The band is touring in support of ‘ Koloss ,’ which was released to rave reviews in March. It has sold more than 42,000 copies in the United States. The single ‘Break Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave It Motion’ from that album entered Loudwire’s Death Match Hall of Fame in April. Advanced presale tickets & V.I.P bundles for Meshuggah’s North American tour are available here . The login is “meshuggah” and the password is “tickets.” The regular onsale date is Friday, Nov. 30. Meshuggah are currently on tour in Europe. After next year’s North American run, the road warriors will return to Scandinavia for another leg of the Ophidian tour in April, 2013. Meshuggah Tour Dates 02/11/13 – Beacham Theatre – Orlando, Fla. 02/12/13 – Center Stage – Atlanta, Ga. 02/13/13 – The Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, N.C. 02/14/13 – Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, Pa. 02/15/13 – Roseland Ballroom – New York, N.Y. 02/16/13 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, Md. 02/17/13 – House of Blues – Boston, Mass. 02/19/13 – Sound Academy – Toronto, ON – CANADA 02/20/13 – House of Blues – Cleveland, Ohio 02/21/13 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, Ohio 02/22/13 – House of Blues – Chicago, Ill. 02/23/13 – Pop’s – Sauget, Ill. 02/24/13 – Mill City Nights – Minneapolis, Minn. 02/26/13 – Union Hall – Edmonton, AB – CANADA 02/27/13 – MacEwan Hall Ballroom – Calgary, AB – CANADA 03/01/13 – Ace of Spades – Sacramento, Calif. 03/02/13 – Wiltern Theater – Los Angeles, Calif. 03/03/13 – House of Blues @ Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas, Nev.
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