Mastodon has had a tough couple of years. First, singer / guitarist Brent Hinds suffered a severe brain hemorrhage, following a backstage incident at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards that reportedly involved System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian. Then, in fall of 2008, guitarist Bill Kelliher was hospitalized just days into a European tour with Slayer -- forcing the band, who formed nine years ago in Atlanta, to play as a three-piece.

But it hasn't been all drama. In between the two incidents,...

KMFCM

Peekskill, NY

September 2002

MAR 25, 2009 03:54 PM

I did NOT know he got hurt that bad.

fuck.

DeadBilly

Burnt Cabins, PA

February 2004

MAR 25, 2009 04:42 PM

Wow, listening to Crack the Skye right now, and it's even better than Blood Mountain.

Osaka

SUICIDEGIRL

Poland

MAR 25, 2009 04:54 PM

love that guy
well, love all of them tbh
awesomeness

Alzy

New York, NY

January 2006

MAR 25, 2009 05:07 PM

Great interview. The new album is amazing.

skateohio

Grafton, OH

March 2009

MAR 25, 2009 05:45 PM

haven't listen to the new album yet but i didn't know all that happen. that's freak crazy

pavlovsdog

Asheville, NC

May 2004

MAR 25, 2009 06:21 PM

One of my favorite bands. See them live if you get a chance. Thanks for the interview.

oJAEflo

Chicago, IL

February 2003

MAR 25, 2009 08:25 PM

So here's where I'm confused.
The March '08 issue of Inked magazine detailed the assault and with extensive quotes from Hinds, and implicated a Wu Tang Clan associate for delivering the sucker punch.
They mention Shavo Odadjian as being present during the incident, but only hanging out getting drunk with Hinds.
Did I miss something?

By the way the new CD is a gem.

Mark_plus_Beer

United Kingdom

August 2005

MAR 26, 2009 12:42 AM

Loving the new album.

Jamie_Trecker

Chicago, IL

January 2003

MAR 26, 2009 11:47 AM

New Mastodon = fucking rock-ass.

Ainur

Alameda, CA

May 2005

MAR 30, 2009 01:04 PM

Great interview. I'm late to the party, but absolutely LOVE the new album. It's the only thing in rotation other than Prince's new set at the moment.

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I'm lost

MAR 25, 2009 06:00 AM

Peekskill, NY

September 2002

MAR 25, 2009 03:54 PM

Burnt Cabins, PA

February 2004

MAR 25, 2009 04:42 PM

SUICIDEGIRL

Poland

MAR 25, 2009 04:54 PM

New York, NY

January 2006

MAR 25, 2009 05:07 PM

Grafton, OH

March 2009

MAR 25, 2009 05:45 PM

Asheville, NC

May 2004

MAR 25, 2009 06:21 PM

Chicago, IL

February 2003

MAR 25, 2009 08:25 PM

United Kingdom

August 2005

MAR 26, 2009 12:42 AM

Chicago, IL

January 2003

MAR 26, 2009 11:47 AM

Alameda, CA

May 2005

MAR 30, 2009 01:04 PM