Mastodon new album: Once More Round the Sun

[treeduck]

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Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have set "Once More Round The Sun" as the title of their sixth album. The CD was recorded at a Franklin, Tennessee studio with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH and ALICE IN CHAINS, among others. The cover artwork is being created by Oakland-based artist Skinner, who specializes in "psychedelic nightmare paintings." MASTODON singer and bassist Troy Sanders told Paste Magazine: "It's going to be a work of art for sure. It's going to be very eye-opening, very striking. It's from another dimension, and a lot of our music is geared toward that idea — taking you to another planet on songs. It's out there, and I think it's incredible."

 

Regarding the new MASTODON album title, Sanders told Paste Magazine: "The idea was generated before we recorded the title track on the record, but the title was thought up many months ago.

 

"After we finished the two-year touring cycle on our last record, 'The Hunter', we were kind of gearing up to go back to our rehearsal space in Atlanta. And we were starting the effort, the time, the blood, the energy, the months of driving, the recording and the long process between recording and the release day.

 

"In a nutshell: we're fortunate enough to do this again, but there's this feeling of this yearly cycle. It's not a bad thing. We get to go tour a bunch, we get to record a bunch of songs we love. It's embracing the positive — the wonderful side, to be able to have the same four dudes who love doing what we do so much. And like anything in the MASTODON world, it's open to interpretation."

 

According to Sanders, MASTODON recorded more than an album's worth of material this time around, with the possibility an additional EP coming out sometime after the album release.

 

"We didn't want a 90-minute album," he told Paste Magazine. "We like to record around the 60-minute mark. That's what our favorite records are. We're in love with all 15 of [the songs], so they might all see the light of day in some platform or another."

 

Songtitles set to appear on "Once More Round The Sun" include "Ember City" and "Diamonds In The Witch House", the latter of which features yet another guest spot from longtime collaborator Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS.

 

"I think subconsciously that we're trying to involve him with every album enough to have a full set of songs eventually," Sanders joked. "I think his performance is great, his part still gives me chills. That's a great sign."

 

Asked what it's been like working with Raskulinecz on the new album, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher told Metal Hammer magazine: "It's something that we totally need — a cheerleader to get our asses in gear. There he is saying, 'Come on, you're MASTODON… you're one of the biggest bands in metal… Smash that hammer down and write some heavy shit. It's time to do or die!' He's that kind of a guy."

 

MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor recently told RollingStone.com about the band's forthcoming CD: "It's gonna be massive and insane, lots of epic greatness. There will be lots of huge riffs and new directions. It's real weird, real math-y, real straightforward. It's up, down and all around. It's a culmination of everything for the band. The snowball keeps rolling and collecting snow."

[bathory]

hope it rocks!

[1-0-0-1-0-0-1]

 

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have set "Once More Round The Sun" as the title of their sixth album. The CD was recorded at a Franklin, Tennessee studio with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH and ALICE IN CHAINS, among others. The cover artwork is being created by Oakland-based artist Skinner, who specializes in "psychedelic nightmare paintings." MASTODON singer and bassist Troy Sanders told Paste Magazine: "It's going to be a work of art for sure. It's going to be very eye-opening, very striking. It's from another dimension, and a lot of our music is geared toward that idea — taking you to another planet on songs. It's out there, and I think it's incredible."

 

Regarding the new MASTODON album title, Sanders told Paste Magazine: "The idea was generated before we recorded the title track on the record, but the title was thought up many months ago.

 

"After we finished the two-year touring cycle on our last record, 'The Hunter', we were kind of gearing up to go back to our rehearsal space in Atlanta. And we were starting the effort, the time, the blood, the energy, the months of driving, the recording and the long process between recording and the release day.

 

"In a nutshell: we're fortunate enough to do this again, but there's this feeling of this yearly cycle. It's not a bad thing. We get to go tour a bunch, we get to record a bunch of songs we love. It's embracing the positive — the wonderful side, to be able to have the same four dudes who love doing what we do so much. And like anything in the MASTODON world, it's open to interpretation."

 

According to Sanders, MASTODON recorded more than an album's worth of material this time around, with the possibility an additional EP coming out sometime after the album release.

 

"We didn't want a 90-minute album," he told Paste Magazine. "We like to record around the 60-minute mark. That's what our favorite records are. We're in love with all 15 of [the songs], so they might all see the light of day in some platform or another."

 

Songtitles set to appear on "Once More Round The Sun" include "Ember City" and "Diamonds In The Witch House", the latter of which features yet another guest spot from longtime collaborator Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS.

 

"I think subconsciously that we're trying to involve him with every album enough to have a full set of songs eventually," Sanders joked. "I think his performance is great, his part still gives me chills. That's a great sign."

 

Asked what it's been like working with Raskulinecz on the new album, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher told Metal Hammer magazine: "It's something that we totally need — a cheerleader to get our asses in gear. There he is saying, 'Come on, you're MASTODON… you're one of the biggest bands in metal… Smash that hammer down and write some heavy shit. It's time to do or die!' He's that kind of a guy."

 

MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor recently told RollingStone.com about the band's forthcoming CD: "It's gonna be massive and insane, lots of epic greatness. There will be lots of huge riffs and new directions. It's real weird, real math-y, real straightforward. It's up, down and all around. It's a culmination of everything for the band. The snowball keeps rolling and collecting snow."

 

That sounds real encouraging! I just got into this band recently (Sullysue clued me into them a few months back) and I've been acquiring their back catalog. It's not too often I'll get into a band that's actually still actively recording, so I'm really looking forward to this.

[treeduck]

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have set "Once More Round The Sun" as the title of their sixth album. The CD was recorded at a Franklin, Tennessee studio with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH and ALICE IN CHAINS, among others. The cover artwork is being created by Oakland-based artist Skinner, who specializes in "psychedelic nightmare paintings." MASTODON singer and bassist Troy Sanders told Paste Magazine: "It's going to be a work of art for sure. It's going to be very eye-opening, very striking. It's from another dimension, and a lot of our music is geared toward that idea — taking you to another planet on songs. It's out there, and I think it's incredible."

 

Regarding the new MASTODON album title, Sanders told Paste Magazine: "The idea was generated before we recorded the title track on the record, but the title was thought up many months ago.

 

"After we finished the two-year touring cycle on our last record, 'The Hunter', we were kind of gearing up to go back to our rehearsal space in Atlanta. And we were starting the effort, the time, the blood, the energy, the months of driving, the recording and the long process between recording and the release day.

 

"In a nutshell: we're fortunate enough to do this again, but there's this feeling of this yearly cycle. It's not a bad thing. We get to go tour a bunch, we get to record a bunch of songs we love. It's embracing the positive — the wonderful side, to be able to have the same four dudes who love doing what we do so much. And like anything in the MASTODON world, it's open to interpretation."

 

According to Sanders, MASTODON recorded more than an album's worth of material this time around, with the possibility an additional EP coming out sometime after the album release.

 

"We didn't want a 90-minute album," he told Paste Magazine. "We like to record around the 60-minute mark. That's what our favorite records are. We're in love with all 15 of [the songs], so they might all see the light of day in some platform or another."

 

Songtitles set to appear on "Once More Round The Sun" include "Ember City" and "Diamonds In The Witch House", the latter of which features yet another guest spot from longtime collaborator Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS.

 

"I think subconsciously that we're trying to involve him with every album enough to have a full set of songs eventually," Sanders joked. "I think his performance is great, his part still gives me chills. That's a great sign."

 

Asked what it's been like working with Raskulinecz on the new album, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher told Metal Hammer magazine: "It's something that we totally need — a cheerleader to get our asses in gear. There he is saying, 'Come on, you're MASTODON… you're one of the biggest bands in metal… Smash that hammer down and write some heavy shit. It's time to do or die!' He's that kind of a guy."

 

MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor recently told RollingStone.com about the band's forthcoming CD: "It's gonna be massive and insane, lots of epic greatness. There will be lots of huge riffs and new directions. It's real weird, real math-y, real straightforward. It's up, down and all around. It's a culmination of everything for the band. The snowball keeps rolling and collecting snow."

 

That sounds real encouraging! I just got into this band recently (Sullysue clued me into them a few months back) and I've been acquiring their back catalog. It's not too often I'll get into a band that's actually still actively recording, so I'm really looking forward to this.

Aye these are easily one of my top 5 "21st century" bands (not including super groups consisting of recognised stars).

 

:haz:

[bathory]

fan of all their stuff except the hunter I wasn't big on

[1-0-0-1-0-0-1]

fan of all their stuff except the hunter I wasn't big on

 

The Hunter was the first album I listened to, and I liked it a lot (and still do), but Crack The Skye and Blood Mountain easily eclipse it now. I'm just getting into Leviathan now.

[treeduck]

fan of all their stuff except the hunter I wasn't big on

 

The Hunter was the first album I listened to, and I liked it a lot (and still do), but Crack The Skye and Blood Mountain easily eclipse it now. I'm just getting into Leviathan now.

I enjoy all three of them kind of equally, along with Leviathan, they've all got something different.

[Turbine Freight]

Blood Mountain is the only one I have. I saw them on that tour. They were OK but not as good as I had hoped they would be.

[adace1]

I love all their albums. Can't wait!!!

[ColdFireYYZ]

Autobuy for me. I liked The Hunter (that's where I started with the band) so I'm sure I'll enjoy this one too.

[bathory]

fan of all their stuff except the hunter I wasn't big on

 

The Hunter was the first album I listened to, and I liked it a lot (and still do), but Crack The Skye and Blood Mountain easily eclipse it now. I'm just getting into Leviathan now.

 

don't forget to check out remission!

[bathory]

I'd rank them something like this

 

1. leviathan/blood mountain

2. crack the skye

3. remission

 

4. the hunter (not a bad album really but something just didn't click with me)

 

I've been a fan since blood mountain came out. one of the first modern metal bands I got into.

[sullysue]

fan of all their stuff except the hunter I wasn't big on

 

The Hunter was the first album I listened to, and I liked it a lot (and still do), but Crack The Skye and Blood Mountain easily eclipse it now. I'm just getting into Leviathan now.

 

don't forget to check out remission!

 

I was going to say that! Remission is a must-have.

[The Analog Grownup]

This isn't some stupid late April Fools?

[treeduck]

This isn't some stupid late April Fools?

It's practically May and in this thread it's the month of Mastodon all year round.

[GeddyLeeRoth]

Mastodon is the best metal band to emerge in the last decade, from what I've heard. I'm suprised more of you aren't big on The Hunter. Sure, its not as heavy as previous efforts, but its got incredible song writing and great atmosphere. Its hard to say its really better than say Blood Mountain or Crack The Skye, but its definitely their most fleshed-out or fully realized album. These guys keep changing/evolving while remaining themselves—kinda like the Rush of modern metal! :P

[treeduck]

Mastodon is the best metal band to emerge in the last decade, from what I've heard. I'm suprised more of you aren't big on The Hunter. Sure, its not as heavy as previous efforts, but its got incredible song writing and great atmosphere. Its hard to say its really better than say Blood Mountain or Crack The Skye, but its definitely their most fleshed-out or fully realized album. These guys keep changing/evolving while remaining themselves—kinda like the Rush of modern metal! :P

I love The Hunter!

 

[adace1]

So the artist who's doing the cover for the new album is pretty amazing: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1920&bih=899&q=skinner+art&oq=skinner+art&gs_l=img.3..0l5j0i5l5.411.2290.0.3506.11.11.0.0.0.0.184.1152.5j6.11.0....0...1ac.1.39.img..1.10.955.wZih-0oUhmA

 

I was pretty disappointed with The Hunter's artwork but I have high hopes for this one!

[Stormtron]

Stoked! Leviathan is my favorite but I love every album.

[Rod in Toronto]

I really like the fact that Mastodon is a slow-burn type of band for me. I have Crack the Skye and The Hunter, which I hated on the first listen, but can´t stop listening to them right now! And I was lucky to catch them on two very distinct occasions: the Soundwave Festival in Australia in Perth/ 2010 and the Norwegian Wood Festival in Oslo / 2011. On both shows I thought "I´m not really a fan - at least not yet - but maybe if I listen to their albums a bit more I might be able to enjoy them".

[Stormtron]

My top 20 Mastodon songs I dug up from an old thread:

 

1. Hearts Alive

2. Megalodon

3. Crystal Skull

4. The Last Baron

5. Aqua Dementia

6. Capillarian Crest

7. The Czar

8. Iron Tusk

9. Stargasm

10. Blood and Thunder

11. Island

12. Divinations

13. The Wolf is Loose

14. Ol'e Nessie

15. This Mortal Soil

16. The Hunter

17. Sleeping Giant

18. All the Heavy Lifting

19. Mother Puncher

20. March of the Fire Ants

 

Shit, I don't think I would change anything now.

[PolarizeMe]

That's a pretty damn good top 20 list! And it has songs from all of their studio albums!

[Chronos]

fuckyeahmastodon

[adace1]

new song: http://www.mastodonrocks.com/highroad

[Rushman14]

ooh comes out on my b-day. definitely on my must have list :guitar: :haz: Edited April 17, 2014 by Rushman14