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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:05:38 +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 — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:54:14 +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 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.

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 Release 'A Commotion' Music Video From 'Feistodon' Split

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:54:44 +0000

With the newly digitized release of the Mastodon/Feist split, ‘Feistodon,’ a music video has been created for the track ‘A Commotion.’ Originally recorded by Canadian singer/songwriter Feist, Mastodon created their own interpretation of the track for the original Record Store Day release of the ‘Feistodon’ 7″ vinyl album.

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 Troy Sanders: System of a Down Not Responsible for Brent Hinds' Hospitalization

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:59:51 +0000

Mastodon singer-bassist Troy Sanders recently sat down with Hysteria Magazine during the band’s residency on Australia’s touring Soundwave Festival. During the interview, Sanders took the opportunity to dispel the rumors once and for all about a reported altercation between Mastodon and System of a Down, which put Mastodon singer-guitarist Brent Hinds in the hospital.

Megadeth, Dream Theater, Mastodon Members Excited for Grammy Awards

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:51:59 +0000

As the Grammy Awards are quickly approaching this Sunday (Feb. 12), the nominees for the ‘Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance’ category are readying their tuxedos and preparing their speeches. Foo Fighters, Dream Theater, Mastodon, Megadeth and Sum 41 are all nominated for the precious prize and have been sharing their excitement with a cluster of new quotes.

Prospect Hill vs. Mastodon – Cage Match [POLL]

Frank Pain — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:04:45 +0000

Simple enough, each day we’ll feature 2 songs, you listen, then vote for your favorite. Any song that wins 5 in a row gets retired to the Cage Match Hall of Fame. Today we have Prospect Hill as our returning champs and they’ll take on Mastodon Both are great songs, but only 1 will move [...]

Opeth, Mastodon + Ghost Officially Announce 2012 North American Tour

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:37:57 +0000

It was recently reported that Opeth, Mastodon and Ghost intended to join forces for one of the most anticipated North American tours of 2012. After a few weeks of suspense and a ton of buzz throughout the metal populace, the official tour dates have been announced.

Music Video of the Day – Mastodon 'Dry Bone Valley' [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:42 +0000

Today’s featured video premiered just a couple of days ago. My apologies for taking so long to feature it. From the album “The Hunter” comes ‘Dry Bone Valley’ by Mastodon. Not only do they channel Tool in this song (and many others) but the video is almost as trippy as many Tool videos. No, I’m [...]

Feist Says Mastodon Cover Won't Be "Cute"

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:43:26 +0000

Mastodon and indie pop goddess Feist announced late last year that they would be partnering in an unusual fashion for the annual independent retail extravaganza known as Record Store Day. Each act will cover one of the other’s songs. Since Mastodon traffic in fuzzed out and forward-thinking hard rock and Feist camps out in the pop world, it’s an eyebrow-raising endeavor in theory. But we have high hopes for the execution.

Mastodon Gets Trippy With New Video [VIDEO]

Chaz — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:31:49 +0000

Mastodon just released a trailer for their upcoming album, “The Hunter” and this video will make you feel like your tripping out…..man!Seriously, even if you have never experienced mind altering chemicals (which I am not condoning), you’ll trip out on this new trailer from Mastodon. In the video, you’ll find tripped out pretty colors and [...]