An Atlanta sludge metal band that formed in 2000 and has released eight studio albums.
For a good sense of their sound, try 'Thickening' or 'Megalodon'. They give you the heavy side and the melodic side in one go.
Mastodon pulls from sludge metal and stoner rock with some jazz touches, creating a sound that's both heavy and intricate. Songs like 'Thickening' and 'Megalodon' show their mix of crushing riffs and melodic passages. They've been putting out records for over two decades, from 'Remission' in 2002 to 'Hushed and Grim' in 2021.
The band formed in Atlanta in 2000 with Troy Sanders on bass and vocals, Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher on guitars, and Brann Dailor on drums. Their debut 'Remission' came out in 2002, followed by 'Leviathan' in 2004 and 'Crack the Skye' in 2009.
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