Mastodon
Atlanta's prog-sludge institution, with concept records about doom and grief, played with genuinely uncommon musicianship and harmonized howls.
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About Mastodon
Mastodon is a progressive metal band from Atlanta, GA, formed in 2000.
Mastodon formed in Atlanta in 2000 and has kept the same line-up throughout: Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher on guitars, Troy Sanders on bass and Brann Dailor on drums, with Hinds, Sanders and Dailor all contributing vocals. Their early records were rooted in sludge metal, and albums such as Leviathan and Crack the Skye pushed towards longer, more intricate progressive structures, often organised around a central concept — Moby-Dick in the case of Leviathan.
Later work has brought in cleaner singing and more direct song forms while retaining the band's dense riffing and Dailor's busy, melodic drumming. They have won a Grammy for the song "Sultan's Curse".
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Questions about Mastodon
What festivals is Mastodon playing in 2027?
Mastodon is booked at 1 festival we cover: Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Mastodon playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Mastodon is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Thursday, May 13.
Where is Mastodon from?
Mastodon is from Atlanta, GA.
Who is in Mastodon?
Mastodon is Brann Dailor (drums, percussion), Bill Kelliher (guitar, background vocals), Troy Sanders (bass, lead vocals) and João Nogueira (synthesizer, keyboards). Former members include Brent Hinds and Eric Saner.
When did Mastodon form?
Mastodon formed in Atlanta in 2000.
What was Mastodon's first album?
Mastodon's first album was Remission (2002). The latest is Marrow Deep (2026).
What kind of music does Mastodon play?
Mastodon plays progressive metal, sludge metal and prog-metal.
What festivals has Mastodon played before?
Mastodon has played Sick New World Texas 2026, Louder Than Life 2026, Download 2026.