A Once in a Generation Metal Band | Ep. 260: Mastodon

Today we're discussing every album by legendary metal band Mastodon. Formed by Troy Sanders, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor, Mastodon is one of the most creative and constantly evolving metal bands of all time. Albums like Leviathan and Crack the Skye blended incredible technicality, bizarre and unique melodies, as well as complex story concepts. Their most recent album, Marrow Deep, is the band's first album without Brent, following his departure and subsequent death in 2025. Despite the loss, Mastodon continues to push and evolve.

Intro 00:00

How They Formed 00:14

9 Song Demo 3:49

Eric Leaves 5:28

Call of the Mastodon 6:04

Remission 8:23

Leviathan 11:51

Blood Mountain 15:11

Crack the Skye 17:44

Brent's VMAs Incident 21:34

Jonah Hex EP 24:58

The Hunter 27:22

Once More 'Round the Sun 32:46

Emperor of Sand 35:44

Cold Dark Place EP 41:18

Hushed and Grim 43:59

Brent Leaves 48:29

Brent's Death 49:15

Marrow Deep 51:05

Brent's Estate Sues Mastodon 54:24

Alex's Final Thoughts 58:48

Outro 59:42

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My Top 77 Album Recommendations:

https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0

Join the Patreon, it rules:

https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Mike's music:

Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey

Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds

Tom Osman's stuff:

Music on Spotify, Apple, Website

Podcast on Spotify, YouTube

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Mike's Picks:

Crack the Skye (2009) -- Best Album

Blood Mountain (2006) -- Personal Favorite

Hushed and Grim (2021) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:

Leviathan (2004) -- Best Album

Crack the Skye (2009) -- Personal Favorite

Hushed and Grim (2021) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite