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Mastodon Once More ’Round The Sun For all the rave reviews that Mastodon’s 2011 album The Hunter snapped up, even their most ardent fans had to own up to the fact that there was something amiss with it. Maybe it was something to do with the Atlanta quartet aligning with Mike Elizondo, a producer better […]

Mastodon have posted a preview for a new song, “Chimes At Midnight.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Once More ‘Round The Sun, which will be released on June 24 via Reprise Records. Listen to the preview below, and let us know what you think. If you missed it, stream the album's […]

Mastodon will release their new full-length, Once More ‘Round The Sun, on June 24 via Reprise Records. The record is available for pre-order now on iTunes, and the below single, “High Road,” is available for purchase now. The new album will be the follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed release, The Hunter. Check out the […]

Mastodon are streaming “High Road,” a new song taken from their upcoming album, Once More Round The Sun, which will be released this June via Warner Bros. Records. The album will be the band’s first full-length effort since 2011’s The Hunter. Listen to “High Road” below, and let us know what you think. The band […]

Killer Be Killed, the new super side project featuring Max Cavalera (Soulfly), Greg Puciato (the Dillinger Escape Plan), Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and Dave Elitch (ex-the Mars Volta), will release their debut album on May 13 (North America), May 9 (Europe) and May 12 (UK). The upcoming self-titled album was produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb […]

Bonnaroo has officially unveiled its 2014 lineup, which includes acts like Kanye West, Jack White, Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Skrillex, Arctic Monkeys, The Flaming Lips, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Damon Albarn, Neutral Milk Hotel, Disclosure, Cut Copy, Zedd, Chromeo, Broken Bells, Grouplove, CHVRCHES, Cage The Elephant, Mastodon, Chance The Rapper, City And Colour, Danny Brown, The Bouncing Souls, White Denim, Robert […]

Mastodon have announced they will be going on a spring headlining tour. The tour kicks off April 28 in Seattle and ends on May 17 in Philadelphia before the band’s performance at Rock On The Range. Support for the tour will come from Gojira and Kvelertak. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 7. You can check out the full […]

Converse have launched a free concert series, Converse Represent, which will take place at Slim's in San Fransisco June 23 – 27. The five-day series aims to celebrate musical diversity, and will feature both established and up-and-coming artists. These free concerts will lead up to the grand opening of San Francisco's Converse retail store on […]

West End Motel Only Time Can Tell While the marketing behind West End Motel’s sophomore release is keen to draw attention to the presence of Mastodon’s Brent Hinds in the band’s ranks, Only Time Can Tell is a far cry from the metal demigod’s day job. Working with long time collaborator Tom Cheshire, rockabilly and […]

Mastodon and Feist have released a new interactive video for “A Commotion.” Fans are able to crossfade between Feist and Mastodon's versions of the track to create their own renditions. In addition, the Feistodon split featuring “A Commotion” and “Black Tongue” is available via digital retailers now. Tell us what you think of the interactive […]

Primate, the grind side project from Bill Kelliher of Mastodon and Brutal Truth’s Kevin Sharp, have released a lyric video for “Pride.” Check it out below. It's from the band's debut Draw Back A Stump, which is due for a July 3 release via Relapse.

Mastodon have released a new live video for “All The Heavy Lifting.” The video was filmed at their Brixton Academy show on Feb. 11. The band's latest album, The Hunter, is in stores now. Watch the video below and tell us what you think!

In advance of tomorrow's Record Store Day release, Feist and Mastodon have launched streams of songs from their Feistodon split in which the two artists cover each others' songs–Feist's cover of Mastodon's “Black Tongue,” as well as Mastodon's take on Feist's “A Commotion,” can be heard below.  

Mastodon have posted a live video for “Dry Bone Valley.” The performance was filmed at the band's recent Brixton show. Watch the video below and let us know what you think! The band's latest album, The Hunter, is in stores now.

Rock On The Range has announced its day-by-day lineup, which can be seen below. Notable acts performing this year include Foxy Shazam, Attack Attack!, Escape The Fate, Falling In Reverse and Mastodon. The festival happens May 19-20 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. FRIDAY NIGHT 4PLAY:  Hairball; Foxy Shazam; Black Tide; Hells Bells…tribute to […]

The long-discussed split 7-inch from Atlanta metallers Mastodon and Canadian songstress Feist has been detailed. It'll be released on Record Store Day (Apr. 21) and Mastodon will be covering Feist's “A Commotion,” while Feist will be covering Mastodon's “Black Tongue.” Additionally, Mastodon will be releasing a second RSD 7-inch featuring a cover of “A Spoonful […]

Mastodon has announced a run of co-headlining tour dates with Opeth, with Ghost tapped to open all shows. Check out the dates below. (M) Indicates Mastodon closes the show (O) Indicates Opeth closes the show 04/04                Portland, ME                 State Theater (M) 04/05                Boston, MA                   Orpheum Theater (O) 04/06                Montreal, QC                 Metropolis (O) 04/07                Toronto, ON                   […]

Mastodon has released a new video for “Dry Bone Valley,” the latest single from their new album The Hunter. Watch it below.