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Mastodon is an American progressive sludge metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. The band comprises bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor. They have released five full-length albums to date, expanding their musical borders from early raw Sludgy riffs to later psychedelic multi-layered songs, yet maintaining progressive style with unusual time signatures and odd instrumentation.
It was announced, in late 2005, that, having fulfilled contractual obligations to indie label, Relapse Records, Mastodon had been offered a deal by a major music label, a spot on the Warner Music roster alongside such bands as Green Day and My Chemical Romance. Despite this, however, Relapse Records released a DVD, and re-released the band’s only demo.
An album titled Call of the Mastodon, comprising the material recorded for the band’s first and only untitled demo, which featured Eric Saner on vocals, was released in early 2006. A DVD entitled “The Workhorse Chronicles” was released not long after and a full length album, the band’s Warner Music debut, Blood Mountain, was released September 12th, 2006. In an interview with MTV news, Brann Dailor revealed that the band’s sound, on this upcoming release would be decidedly different and more “progressive.” He also expressed excitement over the possibility of the birth of a new “prog movement,” naming bands such as Isis, along with Mastodon, as prospective leaders of said movement.
It was announced, in late 2005, that, having fulfilled contractual obligations to indie label, Relapse Records, Mastodon had been offered a deal by a major music label, a spot on the Warner Music roster alongside such bands as Green Day and My Chemical Romance. Despite this, however, Relapse Records released a DVD, and re-released the band’s only demo.
An album titled Call of the Mastodon, comprising the material recorded for the band’s first and only untitled demo, which featured Eric Saner on vocals, was released in early 2006. A DVD entitled “The Workhorse Chronicles” was released not long after and a full length album, the band’s Warner Music debut, Blood Mountain, was released September 12th, 2006. In an interview with MTV news, Brann Dailor revealed that the band’s sound, on this upcoming release would be decidedly different and more “progressive.” He also expressed excitement over the possibility of the birth of a new “prog movement,” naming bands such as Isis, along with Mastodon, as prospective leaders of said movement.
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Leviathan
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antonijover wrote:
Remission, Leviathan, Blood Mountain = Gold Crack The Skye = Silver The Hunter = Bronze [2]
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Amontherion wrote:
Curl of the Burl kicks ass!
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Wuzzly wrote:
lmao the Hunter isn't abysmal. It at the least mediocre. "The Hunter" is like "El Camino" by The Black Keys more mainstream-oriented and much accessible. Old fans might claim that is more "hipster" material. I love Leviathan and i adore The Hunter. Same band - similar sound, different approach which you can consider as part of progression. [3]
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Kriegertod wrote:
"The Hunter" is like "El Camino" by The Black Keys more mainstream-oriented and much accessible. Old fans might claim that is more "hipster" material. I love Leviathan and i adore The Hunter. Same band - similar sound, different approach which you can consider as part of progression. [2] Dude, it's like you read my mind. I was going to say the same thing. Totally agree.
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Cyankali wrote:
"The Hunter" is like "El Camino" by The Black Keys more mainstream-oriented and much accessible. Old fans might claim that is more "hipster" material. I love Leviathan and i adore The Hunter. Same band - similar sound, different approach which you can consider as part of progression.
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DroneWorship wrote:
The Hunter is an abysmal album. Blood Mountain will remain their peak.
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AlternativeTool wrote:
Remission, Leviathan, Blood Mountain = Gold Crack The Skye = Silver The Hunter = Bronze maybe is too much..
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Ben3in wrote:
MetalUpYourAss, and who then they? of course it's a sludge! mighty, viscous and thick how at Rosetta.
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Wuzzly wrote:
You're joking, right?
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Wuzzly wrote:
V rofl.
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MetalUpYourAss4 wrote:
they aren't really sludge
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Altyrian wrote:
After having these guys in my library for years, I finally have begun to give them more attention and I am awestruck that I've been ignoring them for so long. And now I'm developing a desperate need to get the rest of their albums. [2]
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Safe_to_swim wrote:
awesome music, they've made something that i never heard
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Plasmaterial wrote:
LOL@metalcore tag. Really? I have yet to hear a song by these men with whiny vocals, generic breakdowns or riffs that are stale as a bag of chips that have been left open for a month.
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metal180 wrote:
"there is something terribly wrong with the world when these guys are headlining ahead of opeth" Its a co-headlining tour. Mastodon closes some nights and Opeth the other nights. LOL.
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0-172 wrote:
After having these guys in my library for years, I finally have begun to give them more attention and I am awestruck that I've been ignoring them for so long. And now I'm developing a desperate need to get the rest of their albums.
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Wuzzly wrote:
It seems that all Mastodon songs fit well when used as background music while playing Skyrim, especially Oblivion
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rrRaine wrote:
Leaving you behind with my lonesome song Now I'm lost in oblivion... ♫♥♫
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Cyankali wrote:
drums drums drums drums drums freaking drums
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metal_grunge wrote:
Black Tongue \,,/
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Soundwave 2012
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Soundwave 2012
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia
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Mastodon
Billboard The Venue, Melbourne, Australia
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News
OOMPA LOOMPAS AND BRANN
15 Jul 2011 | from www.mastodonrocks.com/news
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tour of the Mastodon
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Watch a Kerrang! interview with Brann
12 Jul 2011 | from www.mastodonrocks.com/news
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