After the release of the now-classic Leviathan and the relentless touring that followed, Atlanta prog/sludge quartet Mastodon signed to a major label and unleashed another slab of conceptual madness with their third full-length album.
Featuring tracks as varied as the melodic “Colony of Birchmen,” the psychedelic freakout of “Bladecatcher,” and the tectonic shifting “Circle of Cysquatch,” 2006’s Blood Mountain proved that the band’s already legendary status had been earned.
Joining us this week is graphic artist, riff wizard, and Mastodon superfan Liz Walshak (Glacier, SEA) for a deep dive into the making of Blood Mountain and its continued influence on heavy music!
Recommendations:
Amyl and the Sniffers - Cartoon Darkness
Amyl and the Sniffers - Comfort To Me
One of Nine - Dawn of the Iron Shadow
The Acacia Strain - You Are Safe From God Here
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