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Mastodon 'Very Busy' Writing New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:47:34 +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'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 — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:00:14 +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 14:15:24 +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.

Shinedown, Mastodon, Anthrax + More Cast Their Vote for The President of Rock

Tree Riddle — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:11:16 +0000

Over the last year, we've asked bands like Shinedown, Theory of a Deadman, and Mastodon who they would vote for if there was a President of Rock. Find out what they said and let us know what you think here.

Mastodon Thinking Ahead to 'The Hunter' Follow-Up

Chad Childers — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:40:30 +0000

Mastodon are still making the rounds in support of ‘The Hunter’ album, but the days promoting their latest release appear to be winding down. Singer/bassist Troy Sanders revealed that a new album is definitely on their minds. He told Onslaught Radio (via Blabbermouth) at the Reading Festival, “The future is very unknown, I think. After [...]

Mastodon and Feist Release Digital 'Feistodon' Split + Interactive Mashup

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:33:11 +0000

The Mastodon Record Store Day split release with Feist, lovingly dubbed ‘Feistodon,’ is no longer relegated to a super rare and limited item that was issued on one day. The metal behemoths and the female indie rocker released a split, in which this odd pairing covered one another’s songs. Only 5,000 copies were pressed and they sold out in a hot minute, understandably so. But we’ve got good news for fans of both acts. Digital versions of the singles are now available here. But wait, there’s more!

Mastodon's Brann Dailor Talks Metal Music, Selling Records

Anne Erickson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:52:41 +0000

Metal music has changed exponentially over the years, and one thing that’s really evolved is the way people describe metal sounds. Brann Dailor, drummer for Atlanta prog-metal guys Mastodon, gets a kick out of the many different ways people describe heavy music. Even so, he says he simply tries to stay away from labeling his art.

Hear Feist and Mastodon Cover Each Other for Record Store Day

Jeff Giles — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:22:23 +0000

In one of the more unorthodox pairings on a Record Store Day that looks to be full of them, Feist and Mastodon have collaborated on a 7″ single that finds the artists covering each other — and now you can hear the results.

Mastodon Reveal Cover Artwork for 'Record Store Day' Split Single With Feist

Anne Erickson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:42:20 +0000

Record Store Day is just under two weeks away, and when the annual date that brings together mom and pop record shops across the country is finally here on April 21, heavy music fans will find a fun release from Mastodon. The Atlanta-based progressive metal outfit will unleash a split seven-inch single in partnership with [...]

Mastodon's Bill Kelliher on 'The Hunter': It's Kind of a Rebirth

Anne Erickson — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:53:53 +0000

Heavy metallers Mastodon head out on the ‘Heritage Hunter’ tour tonight (April 4) — a massive, co-headlining trek across the country with fellow hard-hitting act Opeth. Mastodon are touring in support of their current release, ‘The Hunter,’ and when it comes to the music that made it onto the album, guitarist Bill Kelliher describes it as “kind of a rebirth.”

Preview Mastodon's Cover Of The Flaming Lips 'Spoonful Weighs A Ton' [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:46:58 +0000

Mastodon will be celebrating Record Store Day (April 21st) by releasing covers of tracks by both Feist and The Flaming Lips, check out an alleged preview of their take on ‘A Spoonful Weighs a Ton.’ Mastodon will appear on two different record store day releases, both of them being split vinyls. The first will have [...]

Foo Fighters Beat Mastodon, Megadeth + Others for 2012 Best Hard Rock / Metal Grammy Award

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:18:50 +0000

And the winner is… Foo Fighters for ‘White Limo!’ Foo Fighters have just beaten out Mastodon, Megadeth, Dream Theater and Sum 41 for the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance.

Mastodon Debut Official Music Video For 'Dry Bone Valley'

Tree Riddle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:07:06 +0000

Mastodon have already released visual companion pieces for every track on their latest album ‘The Hunter’ but decided to give the official music video treatment to their new single ‘Dry Bone Valley.’ Mastodon again dabble in the psychedelic with their new music video, which blends 1950′s style monster movie effects with animation from renowned artist [...]

Foxy Shazam Vs. Mastodon – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:10:24 +0000

Mastodon try to end Foxy Shaxam's dominance with the latest ass-kicker from their album 'The Hunter.' Since it's Friday we're keeping the voting open until 10p on Sunday, the Friday night Cockfight is on! 'I Like It' Foxy Shazam The latest track from Foxy Shazam appears on their upcoming album 'The Church of [...]

Mastodon, Jane's Addiction, And Mars Volta Members Form Supergroup – Giraffe Tongue Orchestra

Tree Riddle — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:01:44 +0000

Giraffe Tongue Orchestra -- the new supergroup featuring members of Mastodon, Jane's Addiction, and Dillenger Escape Plan -- just announced the addition of ex-Mars Volta and current One Day As a Lion drummer Jon Theodore to the roster.

Mastodon's Troy Sanders Says Band is Heavily Influenced by Classical Music

Anne Erickson — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:52:20 +0000

Mastodon are one of the few heavy music bands who can go from playing hard-hitting metal festivals, such as Ozzfest, to indie-flavored festivals, like Pitchfork. What is it about the guys that draws such an assorted audience? According to singer and bass player Troy Sanders, that diversity has a lot to do with the band’s random musical tastes.

Mastodon Rocks 'Black Tongue' On 'Later…With Jools Holland' [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:29:46 +0000

Mastodon made the trip across the pond for a fiery live performance of ‘The Hunter’ lead off track ‘Black Tongue’ on the popular British late night show ‘Later…with Jools Holland’. Mastodon’s new album ‘The Hunter’ has received great reviews and more commercial attention than any of it’s predecessors. Their latest effort differs greatly from the [...]

Mastodon To Appear In 'Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1′

Tree Riddle — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:57:35 +0000

Mastodon have already hung out with Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad when the New Jersey food detectives took to the screen in the 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force' movie. Now the prog-metal outfit will return for an appearance on the re-named show 'Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1'.

Mastodon Jams 'Curl Of The Burl' On Letterman [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:23:41 +0000

Mastodon showcased their brute force performing ‘Curl of the Burl’, the lead single from ‘The Hunter’, at the Ed Sullivan Theatre for their debut on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’. Mastodon celebrated their new album’s debut at #10 on the Billboard charts by dropping by ‘The Late Show’ and showing off a beefed up [...]