Mastodon are easily one of Ross and my favorite bands. Seismic chord progressions, noodly solos, neo-psychedelic story lines, and a trio of unique vocalists have made this group really stand head and shoulders above their peers and it really showed in 2009 on their masterpiece, Crack the Skye. The band created a truly classic record that I’m going to raise my 12 kids on in our hovercar in 2025. The Mastodon live show is truly an experience. Elaborate lights and visuals compliment a band that delivers night in and night out thanks in part to one of the only rockstars of our generation, Brent Hinds.
Given the success of the Crack the Skye tour, Mastodon will be releasing “Live at the Aragon”, a live CD/DVD that captures their set at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. The package contains the bands performance of Crack the Skye in it’s entirety as well as choice cuts from their back catalog as well as a cover of “The Bit” by the Melvins. “Live at the Aragon” will also be available as a Record Store Day exclusive on 180 gram vinyl and DVD on April 16th. Check out the clips of Oblivion and Ghost of Karelia after the jump and buy the damn thing when it drops in your preferred format kiddies! Continue reading ‘Mastodon to Release “Live at the Aragon” CD/DVD, Record Store Day Special’
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