by Metal Insider | Apr 15, 2019 | New Music, News
Last September, Mastodon lost their manager Nick John to pancreatic cancer. To honor John, the group covered the Led Zeppelin classic “Stairway To Heaven.” The single was released over the weekend for Record Store Day and proceeds are going to pancreatic cancer...
by Bram Teitelman | Sep 14, 2018 | Tributes
I was in Austria when I got the news that Nick John had succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Standing by a farmhouse on a mountain in Eisenerz surrounded by co-workers for a celebratory event, I was instantly taken out of the moment and back to the multiple memories I had...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 10, 2018 | News, Tributes
Mastodon and Gojira have paid a tribute to their manager, Nick John. John passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning (8th) after a battle with Pancreatic cancer. Mastodon shared the following message: “Thank you for your guidance, your wisdom , your never...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 8, 2018 | News, Sad News
Sadly, longtime Mastodon manager Nick John has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds confirmed the news earlier today via Instagram showing a photo of John with a comment reading, “RIP Nick John” followed by a broken heart emoji....
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 4, 2018 | Get Well Soon, News
Last week, Mastodon cancelled their tour with Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands, which was originally scheduled to kick off this past Saturday (1). The group explained it was due to “a critical situation of a member of the Mastodon family.” Members of the Atlanta...