The word "djent" is an onomatopoeia for the distinctive high-gain, distorted palm-muted guitar sound employed by Meshuggah, coined by their lead guitarist, Fredrik Thordendal.
The word "djent" is an onomatopoeia for the distinctive high-gain-muted guitar sound employed by Meshuggah. Gain is distorted palm. Gain, distorted palm is coined by their lead guitarist. Fredrik Thordendal is their lead guitarist.