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'''Mastodon''' is a [[heavy metal]] band from [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. Its music has been compared by some to that of [[Metallica]], [[Rush_(band)|Rush]], [[Pantera]], and [[Slayer]]. Mastodon features a dual guitar attack, strong bass, and whirlwind drumming. |
'''Mastodon''' is a [[heavy metal]] band from [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. Its music has been compared by some to that of [[Metallica]], [[Rush_(band)|Rush]], [[Pantera]], and [[Slayer]]. Mastodon features a dual guitar attack, strong bass, and whirlwind drumming. |
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Current members are Brann Dailor (drums), Troy Sanders (bass, vocals), Brent Hinds (guitar, vocals) and Bill Kelliher (guitar). An earlier CD "Lifesblood" featured Eric Saner on lead vocals. Mastadon's other albums are ''Remission'' ([[2001]]) and ''Leviathan'' ([[2004]]). |
Current members are Brann Dailor (drums), Troy Sanders (bass, vocals), Brent Hinds (guitar, vocals) and Bill Kelliher (guitar). An earlier CD "Lifesblood" featured Eric Saner on lead vocals. Mastadon's other albums are ''Remission'' ([[2001]]) and ''Leviathan'' ([[2004]]). The music of Mastodon has caused some controversy among music fans. A University of Connecticut student who unwittingly attended a Mastodon concert in October 2003 summed up his reaction to the band. "There were a lot of large, drunken, sweaty men dressed in ripped jeans and Metallica t-shirts," he said. "They were bobbing their heads to the worst music I have ever heard. The concert was exactly what I picture hell to be like." However, Mastodon has a growing loyal following and was named one of [[Rolling Stone]] Magazine's most promising bands of 2005. |
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Revision as of 22:00, 6 April 2005
Mastodon is a heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Its music has been compared by some to that of Metallica, Rush, Pantera, and Slayer. Mastodon features a dual guitar attack, strong bass, and whirlwind drumming.
Current members are Brann Dailor (drums), Troy Sanders (bass, vocals), Brent Hinds (guitar, vocals) and Bill Kelliher (guitar). An earlier CD "Lifesblood" featured Eric Saner on lead vocals. Mastadon's other albums are Remission (2001) and Leviathan (2004). The music of Mastodon has caused some controversy among music fans. A University of Connecticut student who unwittingly attended a Mastodon concert in October 2003 summed up his reaction to the band. "There were a lot of large, drunken, sweaty men dressed in ripped jeans and Metallica t-shirts," he said. "They were bobbing their heads to the worst music I have ever heard. The concert was exactly what I picture hell to be like." However, Mastodon has a growing loyal following and was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's most promising bands of 2005.