# The Hurt That Finds You First guitar solo

> Fredrik Thordendal's guitar solo on The Hurt That Finds You First by Meshuggah (2012) starts at about 2:40. From the album Koloss.

Canonical URL: <https://greatestsolos.com/song/meshuggah-the-hurt-that-finds-you-first/>

Meshuggah, 2012, from *Koloss*. Solo by *Fredrik Thordendal*.

One of their fastest modern tracks, with a frantic, angular solo. It showcases their thrash roots in an extended-range setting.

The Hurt That Finds You First by Meshuggah is #9 in our ranking of the best Meshuggah guitar solos. The solo is played by Fredrik Thordendal and the song was released in 2012.

## In our lists

- [The Best Meshuggah Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/meshuggah-guitar-solos/) — #9

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on The Hurt That Finds You First?

Fredrik Thordendal played the solo on Meshuggah's The Hurt That Finds You First (2012).

### What guitar was used on the The Hurt That Finds You First solo?

An ibanez 8-string, according to widely reported accounts.

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