Meshuggah Drum Sheet Music
Meshuggah drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Tomas Haake’s drum part on New Millennium Cyanide Christ, from Chaosphere (1998).
Meshuggah’s polyrhythmic riffs laid the foundations of djent. The sheet music shows clearly how Haake keeps a 4/4 pulse while his feet follow the riffs – a serious challenge for advanced metal drummers.
Looking for Meshuggah drum tabs? This is full drum notation, so you see the exact rhythm of every note – not just which drum to hit. Each PDF is professionally engraved, print-ready and downloads instantly after checkout. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About Meshuggah
Meshuggah formed in Umeå, Sweden, in 1987. Their polyrhythmic riffs, heavily syncopated grooves and down-tuned guitars influenced a whole generation of bands and laid the foundations of djent.
Albums such as Destroy Erase Improve, Chaosphere, obZen and Koloss are studied by metal musicians for their rhythmic complexity – and by drummers for Tomas Haake’s playing.
Drumming on Meshuggah songs
Tomas Haake usually keeps a steady 4/4 pulse with his hands while his feet follow the guitar riffs in long, odd groupings. The result is Meshuggah’s famous polyrhythmic feel – and one of the hardest styles to play.
Meshuggah drum sheet music in the store
There is currently one Meshuggah song in the store, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording:
- Meshuggah – New Millennium Cyanide Christ – from Chaosphere (1998), drums: Tomas Haake, extreme progressive metal
Frequently asked questions about Meshuggah drum sheet music
Which Meshuggah song should I learn first on drums?
“New Millennium Cyanide Christ” is a serious challenge; learn the hand pulse and the kick patterns separately first.
Is this Meshuggah drum sheet music or drum tabs?
It is full drum sheet music – standard drum notation on a five-line staff, transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings. Unlike drum tabs, notation shows the exact rhythm of every note, so you can play the parts exactly as they sound on the record.
Is there a discount for buying several songs?
Yes – buy any 3 songs from the store and the 4th is free. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.
Can I get a Meshuggah song that is not listed here?
Yes. Order a custom drum transcription of any song on YouTube and it will be transcribed note-for-note for you.