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Gojira - New Album Update, Announce Tour With Mastodon (Update)

UPDATE: As reported yesterday, Gojira will indeed be touring in October with Mastodon and also Kvelertak once again. The dates have now been announced for a North American tour that will start on October 15th. The three bands had already toured together in the U.S. earlier this year. See the new dates below. Maybe you can catch them on this tour.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Gojira
Posted: 08.07.2014 by Fallen Ghost | Comments (13)


Mastodon - 'Remission' To Be Reissued In August

With their brand new album Once More 'Round The Sun freshly released, Mastodon's Remission album is now getting the deluxe reissue treatment from Relapse Records. Their classic debut remixed and remastered record will be available as a 2xLP boxset and deluxe CD with embossed digipak. It is coming on August 5th (North America), August 1st (Germany/Benelux), and August 4th (UK/Europe/world).

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 27.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (26)


Mastodon - Share Studio Video, Streaming New Album On iTunes

Mastodon have shared behind the scenes footage of the making of their new output Once More 'Round The Sun. The video is now available below. Also, the new Mastodon album is coming out next week (June 24th on Reprise Records), but it is currently streaming on iTunes. For those who have iTunes, you can already listen to it now.

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Source: mastodonrocks.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 17.06.2014 by Unknown user | Comments (6)


Mastodon - New Video Released

How about a new Mastodon video? Yes, today the band premiered their first video from the new album Once More 'Round The Sun, which is right around the corner. The video is for the album's first single "High Road", it was directed by Roboshobo and stars LARPers (acolytes of Live Action Role Playing). Once More 'Round The Sun drops on June 24th via Reprise. Meanwhile, watch the band's nerdy new video here. Enjoy the ride!

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 11.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (9)


Mastodon - New Track Online

The new Mastodon track is here. It is called "Chimes At Midnight" from their new album Once More 'Round The Sun, which the band had already teased before. Well, now you can listen to the whole new 5-minute song right here through the YouTube clip below.

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Source: mastodonrocks.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 03.06.2014 by deadone | Comments (20)


Mastodon - Share Preview Of New Song

Mastodon continue to reveal a little bit more about their impending new album Once More 'Round The Sun. This time, the band released a preview of their new song "Chimes At Midnight." As of now, you can hear an excerpt of this new song. Furthermore, if you pre-order the album at this location you'll receive an instant download of "Chimes At Midnight" on June 3rd.

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Source: mastodonrocks.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 24.05.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (16)


Mastodon - Unveil New Album Cover Artwork And More

Mastodon have finally unveiled the very detailed cover artwork that will grace their new album, titled Once More 'Round The Sun. The cover was created by the artist Skinner and you can feast your eyes on it below; it's very colourful. We now also know the album tracklist and release date, which is June 24th via Reprise. Along with the new album info, you can check out an audio visualizer video for their new single "High Road."

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Source: twitter.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 29.04.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (39)


Mastodon - New Song Streaming Online

American metallers Mastodon have revealed the first song off their new album which will be called Once More Round The Sun and should be released in June. This new song is called "High Road" and you can take the journey and stream it on their website or here. Not a bad start? What do you think?

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Source: mastodonrocks.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 17.04.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (21)


Mastodon - Reveal New Album Title

In a recent interview, Mastodon's bassist and vocalist Troy Sanders discussed the band's forthcoming album and it was revealed that it will be called Once More Round The Sun. The successor to The Hunter is finally coming and is slated for a release later this year on Warner Brothers Records. Once More Round The Sun clocks at around 60 minutes, and it is currently being mastered.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 05.04.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (51)


Mastodon - US Tour With Gojira And Kvelertak

While they are currently finishing up their upcoming new album, Mastodon will hit the road for a headlining spring tour with support from Gojira and Kvelertak in April/May. If you can't wait to see this package live, check out the dates and the flyer below. Maybe you're in luck. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 7th.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Event: Mastodon: US Headlining Spring Tour 2014
Posted: 04.02.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (16)


Mastodon - Defend Controversial T-Shirt, Accused Of Racism

American metallers Mastodon are currently embroiled in a controversy regarding an allegedly racist t-shirt that coincided with the Thanksgiving holiday. The t-shirt depicts a white male pilgrim pointing a gun at a female Native American and is pictured below. Some deemed it racist. The band defended the artwork explaining that they aren't racist and simply pointed out the atrocities linked to Thanksgiving.

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Source: pitchfork.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 30.11.2013 by LeChron James | Comments (39)


Mastodon - Announce Live Release

On February 11th, 2012, Mastodon took the stage at London's O2 Academy, Brixton capping off the band's world tour for their fifth studio album The Hunter. This sold out performance was the band's first show at Brixton. In addition to performing their latest songs "Curl Of The Burl," "Black Tongue," and "Dry Bone Valley", the band dug into their catalog performing "Colony Of Birchmen," "Capillarian Crest," and "Iron Tusk." The band will now be releasing Live At Brixton digitally on December 10th, 2013.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 28.10.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Mastodon - New Album Update

Good news for Mastodon fans. The band has officially confirmed that they are already brewing a new album which will follow The Hunter released back in September of 2011.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 07.05.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (18)


Opeth - Announce Heritage Hunter Tour With Mastodon

Swedish progressive metallers Opeth have announced a co-headlining North American tour with Mastodon. Ghost will be their special guests opening all shows. The tour starts on April 4th in Portland, Maine, and will end on May 12th in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Source: opeth.com
Band profile: Opeth
Event: Opeth + Mastodon: Heritage Hunter Tour
Posted: 31.01.2012 by aerobat97 | Comments (18)


Mastodon - New Video Online

"Dry Bone Valley", a brand new video from US stoner outfit Mastodon is now available online and you can watch it below. The song is the band's new single and is taken from their latest output The Hunter, released last year. The video was directed and animated by Tim Biskup.

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Source: mastodonrocks.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 25.01.2012 by Unknown user | Comments (7)