Thereafter, “Steambreather” begins with a foreboding, slow-paced guitar intro before dropping into lyrics looking for validation and reassurance. In addition, Dailor’s fill-heavy drumming style creates a beat that makes another opposing tone rather than setting a pace for the music, thus presenting a phenomenal listening experience. Also delivering an important message, it tells listeners not waste their time in life, letting them know every moment is precious, so take advantage of each opportunity given. Keeping that level of intensity, “Precious Stones” brings on a powerful drum intro. Quite telling, the words matched with the musical intensity urge the individual to show their true nature, all while delivering a message to them that they will meet again “on the other side of fire.” Recently releasing a vivid music video for the track, the lyrics call out someone on their flaws and self-centered approach. Up next, with a slightly quicker beat, “Show Yourself” layers intense guitar and vocals. Dressed with pounding guitar and emotional vocals, it talks of memories of loved ones passing by, making for an intense beginning to the record. Kicking it all off with lead single “Sultans Curse,” a gentle chiming sounds, before making a way for a rapid change. Teaming up with Brendan O’Brien for the first time since the recording sessions for 2009’s Crack the Skye, Emperor of Sand is an 11-track offering with a wrap-around concept guaranteed to intrigue fans.įollowing a desert wanderer who has been handed a death sentence, themes of death and the will to live are heard throughout the album. ![]() Debuting on March 31st, this marks their 7th overall studio album and 5th overall with Reprise Records. Now three years later, the quartet finally return to make an impact with their new album, Emperor of Sand. At many bands of their ilk rarely accomplish, their 2014 Once More ‘Round the Sun would be their second consecutive album in front of 2011’s The Hunter to break the Billboard Top 10. A stand-out factor, along with their mixing various styles ranging from Progressive to Sludge to Alternative Metal, Mastodon has risen from somewhat of a best kept secret of the Metal world to Grammy nominated stars. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, the band, formed back in 2000, consists of Bassist Troy Sanders, Guitarists Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher, and Drummer Brann Dailor, all offer one unique quality over bands in the genre do not, they all sing. One of the more popular and universally respected American Metal bands around today, Mastodon has travelled a long path over the past two decades.
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