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Warner Bros. Records is making all of our dreams come true: They have announced a series of exclusive limited edition 12″ vinyl picture discs under the banner of the Picture This series, which will include limited edition pressings of some of their best selling titles. Those include Green Day’s Dookie, My Chemical Romance’s I Brought […]

[Photo credit: Jimmy Hubbard] Mastodon are hitting the road this September and October for a U.S. headlining tour featuring support from rockers Eagles Of Death Metal and Russian Circles. Check out the complete list of cities and dates below! Read more: A Day To Remember announce North American headlining tour with Moose Blood, Wage War […]

[Photo credit: Jimmy Hubbard] Have you ever wished you could catch some Z's to lullaby versons of Mastodon songs? Well, wish no more! Read More: Mastodon’s Brent Hinds proposes to his girlfriend on stage—watch Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star have released their Lullaby Versions Of Mastodon album, complete with eight tranquil tracks of sleepy-eyed Mastodon […]

It's safe to say that Mastodon's current tour with Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles will be one that they don't forget for a long time after vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds proposed to his girlfriend on stage. Check out all the videos and pictures below! Read more: 6 on-stage proposals that will make you believe […]

[Photo Credit: Jimmy Hubbard] Mastodon are lighting up the online haters! The band took internet trolls to task in a recent interview promoting their new album, Emperor Of Sand. Read More: Mastodon the band have fun trolling Mastodon the new social network Speaking to Noisey, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher (along with bassist Troy Sanders) told […]

While Mastodon were trolling the identically-named social network, the band had a banner sales week with their seventh studio album, Emperor Of Sand. Read More: Mastodon’s Brent Hinds is returning back to ‘Game of Thrones’ Reportedly, Emperor Of Sand moved 43,000 albums in its initial week out. That makes it Mastodon's biggest selling first week […]

With roughly only a quarter of a million words in the English language, an overlap is bound to happen. Which was the case with the band Mastodon and a new social networking site (it's like an anti-Twitter) by the same name. Read more: Mastodon’s Brent Hinds is returning back to ‘Game of Thrones’ The launch of the site […]

Mastodon Emperor Of Sand FILE UNDER: Trailblazing Prog-metal ROCKS LIKE: Atheist, the Mars Volta, ZZ Top WHAT'S DIFFERENT: There is only one band who can go from extreme metal to classic rock and somehow make it sound seamless and that band is Mastodon. On “Steambreather,” they show a wildly increased confidence exploring their classic-rock sensibilities […]

It turns out Westeros and Essos must be quite the vacation spot as Mastodon vocalist / lead guitarist Brent Hinds revealed that he'll be making his second cameo in the upcoming seventh season of Game of Thrones. Check out what he had to say about this second cameo below! Read more: The internet thinks I See […]

We've already heard the first two singles from Mastodon's upcoming project, Emperor Of The Sand, which will be released on March 31. Now today, Mastodon have debuted their latest single “Andromeda” ahead of the album, and there is something very nostalgic about the track. Read More: Mastodon debuts killer first track from new album—listen While both […]

Mastodon have wasted no time releasing another track off of their forthcoming LP Emperor Of Sand. The Atlanta rockers debuted their initial single “Sultan's Curse” just one week ago, which stayed true to their evolving progressive brand of metal. However, their newest song represents a change of pace.  Read More: Mastodon debuts killer first track from new […]

After days of teasing and plenty of anticipation, Mastodon has given us a peek at what their new album Emperor of Sand will sound like with the release of “Sultan's Curse.” Check it out below and tell us what you think! Read more: 11 metal choruses that will be stuck in your head all day This new […]

Atlanta-based metal band Mastodon have shared a cryptic video teasing their new album—which would be the follow-up to 2014's, Once More ‘Round The Sun. Read more: Mastodon announce U.S. headlining tour with Eagles Of Death Metal and Russian Circles As another surprise, at the end of the video, the band's new logo flashes on the screen.  […]

Atlanta-based heavy rock icons Mastodon have announced a U.S. headlining tour with support from Eagles Of Death Metal and Russian Circles. Check out the full list of cities and dates below! Read more: Mastodon members featured in new ‘Game Of Thrones’ episode The band shared their excitement to head on the road with Eagles Of […]

Choruses. You hear a lot about them in pop music and ever more radio-oriented rock, but what about metal? Here are 11 bands that bring forth the catchiness, be it through a traditional chorus or in their own unique way! Allegaeon – “Proponent For Sentience III – The Extermination” Through the mighty power invested in […]

Pokémon are clearly having their moment, and the Facebook page Pokécovers are crossing genres and combining our favorite Pokémon and album covers in the most amazing way. From Magikarp and Modern Baseball to Melanie Martinez and Togepi, check out a few of our favorite Pokémon and album combinations below! Blink-182, Dude Ranch, featuring Tauros [Photo credit: Pokécovers] Fall Out […]

Bill Kelliher, guitarist of the acclaimed metal band Mastodon, has joined ESP Guitars' artist roster. To celebrate, ESP released two Signature Series models for Kelliher: the ESP Bill Kelliher and LTD BK-600EC. Later this month, visitors to this summer's NAMM showcase who visit ESP's booth will get a peek of the BK-600 model on display […]

Mastodon's Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher, and Brent Hinds were featured as “wildlings” in the latest episode of Game Of Thrones, which aired last night on HBO, (via Ptichfork). According to a press release from the band's label, it was the show's executive producer Dan Weiss who landed them the cameo. (Yes, he is a Mastodon fan.)  [Photo cred: Helen Sloan/HBO] […]

The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman has been a busy man as of late with his other creative outlet, Party Smasher Inc. In mid-August, he interviewed Interpol frontman Paul Banks to talk about finding his vocal style back in the band's “Obstacle 1” and “PDA” days, his methodology for releasing solo material and more: Just a few […]

Mastodon are streaming their new album, Once More ‘Round the Sun, in full on iTunes. The album, which will be released on June 24 via Reprise, received a 4/5 star review from AP. Stream the album via iTunes, check out AP’s review, and let us know what you think. Below, you can listen to the […]