Mastodon - American Heavy Metal Band

Mastodon is an American heavy metal band that was formed in 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. The original line-up consisted of founding members Troy Sanders on bass and vocals, Brent Hinds on guitar and vocals, Bill Kelliher on guitar, and Brann Dailor on drums and vocals. The band quickly established itself as one of the most popular heavy metal bands within the genre.

Early Years

The band released their debut album “Remission” in 2002 to critical acclaim. This album saw the band develop a sound that was based on sludgy riffs and complex arrangements. They followed this up with a second album “Leviathan” in 2004 which further developed their sound. They released a further two albums “Blood Mountain” in 2006 and “Crack the Skye” in 2009.

Recent Years

Mastodon continued to evolve their sound over the years and released a further four albums; “The Hunter” in 2011, “Once More 'Round the Sun” in 2014, “Emperor of Sand” in 2017 and “Medium Rarities” in 2020. During this period they have worked with other artists such as Killer Be Killed, Deftones, Opeth and Gojira.

Legacy

Mastodon have become one of the defining bands within the world of heavy metal music. They have been cited as an influence by many other bands and artists within the genre. Their sound has been praised for its complexity and they have become icons within the metal community. They remain one of the most successful and influential heavy metal bands to emerge from the 21st century.