by Bram Teitelman | Jan 13, 2011 | Mastodon Insider
Way back last week, we stated that we’d hopefully be looking forward to some new music from Mastodon in 2011. Sure enough, a post on their Facebook page today states “we are currently in the writing process for the next album. lot’s of riffs have...
by Bram Teitelman | May 25, 2010 | Mastodon Insider, Touring
While Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher’s pancreatitis forced the band to postpone a date and play one with Baroness members filling in for him last month, the show has, for the most part, gone on. The guitarist has been healthy enough to finish out the remainder...
by Bram Teitelman | Apr 30, 2010 | Mastodon Insider, Updates
Metalsucks reports that despite Mastodon canceling their show on Tuesday, April 27 in Rochester due to Bill Kelliher’s illness, yesterday’s show in Grand Rapids, MI went on as scheduled despite Kelliher’s absence with a little help from opening band...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 8, 2010 | Mastodon Insider
In case you weren’t paying attention, last year Mastodon unveiled Crack the Skye, an album so cohesive that they’ve been playing it in its entirety for their last few tours. Now a lot of the secondary markets that didn’t get to see them perform it...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 18, 2009 | Lists, Mastodon Insider
We’re a little ridiculous with our not-too-hidden worship respect for Mastodon at Metal Insider, but it turns out we’re not alone. National Public Radio news show All Things Considered made some headlines earlier this week with their 50 Most Important...
by Metal Insider | Nov 13, 2009 | Mastodon Insider, Packaging
Seriously, what the fuck, Mastodon? I already spent $40 plus shipping on the “tunnel book” edition of Crack the Skye. Now you’re taking pre-orders on a “Royal Edition” (I have no idea why it’s called that) in brand new gold-stamped...