Meshuggah has 8 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved 2026-10-08. This list includes current and former members, original line-up details, a timeline, and the line-ups associated with each studio album year.
Current Members
- Fredrik Thordendal – background vocals, bass guitar, guitar, 1987–present
- Jens Kidman – guitar, lead vocals, 1987–present
- Tomas Haake – drums/percussion, spoken vocals, 1990–present
- Mårten Hagström – background vocals, guitar, 1992–present
- Dick Lövgren – bass guitar, 2004–present
Former Members
- Niklas Lundgren – drums/percussion, 1987–1990
- Peter Nordin – bass guitar, 1987–1995
- Gustaf Hielm – bass guitar, 1998–2001
Original Line-up
- Fredrik Thordendal
- Jens Kidman
- Niklas Lundgren
- Peter Nordin
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Fredrik Thordendal | background vocals, bass guitar, guitar | 1987–present |
| Jens Kidman | guitar, lead vocals | 1987–present |
| Niklas Lundgren | drums/percussion | 1987–1990 |
| Peter Nordin | bass guitar | 1987–1995 |
| Tomas Haake | drums/percussion, spoken vocals | 1990–present |
| Mårten Hagström | background vocals, guitar | 1992–present |
| Gustaf Hielm | bass guitar | 1998–2001 |
| Dick Lövgren | bass guitar | 2004–present |
Line-ups and Albums
Below is an overview of which members were active during the release years of Meshuggah’s studio albums. Each album year is matched with members whose years include that year.
- Contradictions Collapse (1991)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Peter Nordin
Explanation: Fredrik Thordendal (1987–present), Jens Kidman (1987–present), Peter Nordin (1987–1995), Tomas Haake (1990–present), Mårten Hagström (1992–present) – note Mårten Hagström joined in 1992, so not yet present in 1991, thus he is excluded. Niklas Lundgren left in 1990, so not present in 1991. - Destroy Erase Improve (1995)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Peter Nordin
Explanation: Fredrik Thordendal (1987–present), Jens Kidman (1987–present), Peter Nordin (1987–1995), Tomas Haake (1990–present), Mårten Hagström (1992–present) were all active in 1995. - Nothing (2002)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström
Explanation: Gustaf Hielm ended in 2001; Dick Lövgren joined in 2004. Thus, bass guitar role is not assigned to a current member in 2002 by this data. Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, and Mårten Hagström were active. - Catch Thirtythree (2005)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Dick Lövgren
Explanation: Dick Lövgren joined in 2004 and was active in 2005; others also active. - obZen (2008)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Dick Lövgren - Koloss (2012)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Dick Lövgren - The Violent Sleep of Reason (2016)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Dick Lövgren - Immutable (2022)
Members: Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Dick Lövgren
How This List Was Compiled
This list is based on the MusicBrainz ‘member of band’ relations for Meshuggah, retrieved on 2026-10-08. It reflects the official database entries for members, their roles, and years active. Touring and session players are not included as per the data source. The original line-up is identified by members marked as original in MusicBrainz. No additional members beyond those listed in MusicBrainz are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members are listed for Meshuggah?
- There are 8 people listed as members in total.
- Who are listed without an end date?
- The members without an end date (current members) are Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, and Dick Lövgren.
- Who does MusicBrainz mark as original members?
- Fredrik Thordendal, Jens Kidman, Niklas Lundgren, and Peter Nordin are marked as original members.
- Where does this data come from?
- The data comes from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-08, reflecting the ‘member of band’ relations for Meshuggah.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a clear overview of Meshuggah’s membership history, including their original line-up and changes over time. It allows fans and researchers to track who contributed to each album during the band’s active years.
Accurate and verified data is essential for understanding the band’s evolution, and this compilation respects the exact details provided by MusicBrainz without additions or assumptions.
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