Why does Meshuggah's polyrhythmic timing sound the way it does?

[andy_adinolfi]

Anyone heard of the band Meshuggah? Their beats and timing are very interesting. Like windshield wipers on different cars, oscillating at slightly different frequencies. I Just thought they must be into math and physics.

 

[slider142]

If you're into both music theory and mathematics, you may enjoy math rock as much as I do. ;)