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Mastodon + Feist Record Store Day Covers Streaming

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:57:37 +0000

Mastodon and Feist covered one another’s songs for Record Store Day (April 21) in one of the most anticipated releases of said event. Don’t stress or fret if you didn’t get a chance to nab the 7″ single yet. You can still listen to and enjoy the music online, since it is available in streaming form.

Mastodon's Brann Dailor Talks Metal Music, Selling Records

Anne Erickson — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:58:41 +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.

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

Anne Erickson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:59:20 +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 13:16:53 +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.”

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.

Rock on the Range 2012: Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Shinedown, Incubus, Slash, Mastodon, Megadeth, Chevelle + Much More

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:10 +0000

Rock on the Range returns to Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 18-20 and this year’s monster lineup includes a little something for everyone, whether you’re a metal head, a headbanger or just a melodic rock junkie. Topping the bill are Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Shinedown and Incubus. But the rest of the [...]

Mastodon, 'Curl Of The Burl' [Video]

Mardi Gras — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:36:29 +0000

This video is the reason you should say NO to DRUGS! Holy hell, the guy in this video makes me wanna punch YOU in the face! Check out the latest from Mastodon!

Mastodon's Troy Sanders: Current Tour Offers 'Prehistoric Cavemen' Experience

Joe Robinson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:28:35 +0000

So you’ve listened to Mastodon’s albums, you’ve watched their videos and maybe you even own a ‘Crack the Skye’ T-shirt. But what can you expect if you’ve never actually seem them in their natural element, onstage under the lights, amps cranked and rocking out? “I can definitely guarantee that they can expect four prehistoric, ugly, [...]