MASTODON · Marrow Deep | CD

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Background information about 'Marrow Deep'

Alright, let's talk about Mastodon. The Atlanta titans are back, and "Marrow Deep" is the kind of record that reminds you why they've been one of the most vital forces in heavy music for over two decades. From the opening riff of Barbarians Blood, it's clear these guys aren't resting on their laurels. The track hits with that signature Mastodon groove – that weird, lurching, almost drunken swagger that Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds have perfected over the years. But there's something fresh in the air here. The production, handled by the legendary Patrik Berger and Kurt Ballou (yes, THAT Kurt Ballou of Converge fame), gives the whole thing a razor-sharp edge without losing the warmth that made Crack the Skye or Leviathan so immersive.

The album takes you on a journey. Poisonous Weapons is a headbanger's delight, while Your Ghost Again shows off the band's more melodic side – those layered harmonies between Troy Sanders and Brann Dailor are as tight as ever. And then there's The Vanishing, which features none other than Geezer Butler! The Black Sabbath bass legend adds his unmistakable low-end growl to an already monstrous track. Closer The Three Fates is an epic, sprawling piece that clocks in at nearly eight minutes, weaving through time signatures like a prog-metal labyrinth. This is Mastodon doing what they do best – being heavy, weird, progressive, and utterly captivating all at once.

For fans of:
Gojira, Baroness, Opeth, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Black Sabbath

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Track listing

1. Barbarians Blood
2. Poisonous Weapons
3. Your Ghost Again
4. Snakes for Dinner
5. Out Like a Lamb
6. In the Ruins
7. They're Coming For You
8. Golden Spires
9. Moth and Bone
10. A Vampire's Demeanor
11. The Vanishing
12. The Three Fates

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: concord.com