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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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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, [...]

Mastodon, Nickelback and Others Appear on Album Celebrating ZZ Top, 'A Tribute From Friends'

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:52:41 +0000

The hats, the videos and let’s not forget those long beards: Visually, ZZ Top certainly has left a lasting impression on popular culture over the last four decades.

But many of the Texas trio’s songs are just as memorable. That is confirmed by the wide range of contemporary rock acts — including Mastodon, Coheed & Cambria, Nickelback and Wolfmother — that have recorded 11 of ZZ Top’s tunes for ‘A Tribute From Friends,’ due Oct. 11.