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Mastodon 'Very Busy' Writing New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:47:34 +0000

Mighty Atlanta metal act Mastodon have just unveiled some exciting news! The band's follow-up to their massively celebrated fifth studio album, 'The Hunter,' is on its way! The sludge metal band spread the good word via their Facebook page last night (May 6), sharing with fans that they're "very busy" writing their next full-length.

Mastodon, Meshuggah, Napalm Death + More Donate Rare Items for 'Baroness Relief' Auction

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:30:23 +0000

When fellow metalheads are in dire need, the underground music community has a strong history of coming together and selflessly lending a hand. After a gruesome bus crash last year, the members of Baroness were left with serious injuries and daunting medical bills. In response, acts such as Mastodon, Meshuggah, Napalm Death, Neurosis, Circle Takes the Square, Municipal Waste and many more have donated rare items for the upcoming Baroness Relief auction.

Mastodon's Troy Sanders Saved by Wonder Dog in Orange Amplifiers Short Film

Chad Childers — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:48:07 +0000

Mastodon singer-bassist Troy Sanders is sitting backstage riffing on a guitar when he learns that all six of his amps have bitten the dust just shortly before he's going onstage. Though the scenario is not that likely, it's played to the full humorous hilt for the new short film / promo starring Sanders for Orange Amplifiers.

Mastodon's Brent Hinds Says New Songs Are 'Radioheadish and Very Spooky Sounding'

Chad Childers — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:54:14 +0000

Mastodon are coming off one of their more well-received albums with ‘The Hunter’ and they’re in the mood to keep things rolling. Singer-guitarist Brent Hinds reveals that writing is currently underway on their follow-up and there’s potential that they’ll begin recording just after the start of 2013. Hinds tells MTV Hive, “We’ve never put out [...]

Mastodon's Troy Sanders Joins Max Cavalera in New Supergroup

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:24 +0000

Soulfly frontman Max Cavalera has spoken in the past about an upcoming musical project with Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato and former Mars Volta drummer Dave Elitch, but a new member has been added to the yet-unnamed supergroup. That man just happens to be Troy Sanders, the bassist and co-vocalist of modern metal outfit Mastodon.

Brann Dailor of Mastodon On His Love For Adult Swim, Working With Feist + More

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:46:03 +0000

One of the highlights of this year’s Rock on the Range is the appearance of metal masters Mastodon and Loudwire was lucky enough to catch up with drummer Brann Dailor before their set today (May 20). Dailor dished on Mastodon’s unexpected collaboration with Feist for Record Store Day, his love for Adult Swim, as well [...]

Mastodon 'Dry Bone Valley' Music Video Premiere

BJ Ragone — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:37:35 +0000

Southern headbangers, Mastodon, have released a brand new music video for their single 'Dry Bone Valley' off the The Hunter. They take you on what can only be described as a heavy metal acid trip in this video. If you're prone to seizures, you may want to stay away. It was directed by Tim Biskup, and all kidding aside it's a cool video with a retro feel.

Mastodon Unveil 'The Hunter' Vinyl Edition [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:41:04 +0000

Most of us just hop on iTunes these days to get our favorite music, and why not? It’s quick simple and easy. For those of us who still like the feel of having that new album in our hand though it’s no substitute. Mastodon is catering to die hard album junkies with the 180-gram vinyl [...]

Mastodon Talks Guitars and Metallica Inspired Solos

BJ Ragone — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:47:33 +0000

Southern heavy metal giants Mastodon have been taking the rock world by storm lately. Their last album Crack the Skye being their biggest success. Their new album The Hunter is also making some noise and they sat down to talk about some of the inspiration behind the latest single “Black Tongue”. Mastodon has evolved from [...]