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Mastodon posing for a photograph in 2009
How Mastodon transcended tragedy and trauma to make Crack The Skye

By Alexander Milas Published

The story of Mastodon’s 2009 prog metal masterpiece, Crack The Skye

Albums
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Mastodon drummer hints new music to come “really, really soon”

By Matt Mills Published

Brann Dailor teases that new Mastodon music “might” come sooner rather than later

Interviews
Mastodon live onstage in 2005
Mastodon explain why Leviathan is so obsessed with Moby-Dick

By Matt Mills Published

Mastodon explain why 2004 classic Leviathan is so fascinated with Herman Melville’s classic novel in a new interview

Bands & Artists
Metal Hammer issue 391 in a bundle with a Mastodon Leviathan t-shirt
Order your limited edition Metal Hammer x Mastodon bundle – featuring an exclusive Leviathan t-shirt!

By Eleanor Goodman Published

This Leviathan-inspired shirt – featuring artwork by Metallica, Foo Fighters and Sleep Token collaborator Luke Preece – is only available via the Metal Hammer webstore

Merchandise
Mastodon in 2015
“Some of the riffs are really heavy and tasty”: Mastodon are hard at work making “two different projects”

By Matt Mills Published

Expect double trouble from the Atlanta sludge/prog pioneers – and expect it to be heavy as hell

Interviews
Mastodon’s members depicted on jars of pickles
Mastodon have their own line of pickles now. Seriously.

By Matt Mills Published

As briny as the depths where Moby Dick lives (probably)

Merchandise
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How Mastodon matured with Once More ‘Round The Sun

By Paul Brannigan Published

Mastodon's sixth album was the moment they took stock of previous achievements as they faced their highest expectations to date

Interviews
Mastodon in 2017
“I feel like your spirit lives on in another reality. I feel like it gets transferred to another dimension”: how Mastodon transcended death and tragedy to make Emperor Of Sand

By Joe Daly Published

The story of Mastodon’s 2017 album Emperor Of Sand, a yell of defiance in the face of death

Albums
Album art by Iron Maiden, Limp Bizkit and Slayer
10 classic metal albums that should be played live in full (but haven’t yet)

By Stephen Hill Published

From Metallica’s …And Justice For All to Limp Bizkit’s Significant Other, these masterpieces are so good that live crowds need to hear them in their entirety

Albums
Randy Blythe and Mastodon on stage
Lamb Of God and Mastodon announce epic 'Ashes Of Leviathan' tour playing two classic albums in full, with Kerry King and Malevolence in support

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Lamb Of God and Mastodon are teaming up for one of the metal tours of the year - and they're bringing some amazing artists with them

Concerts & Shows
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