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Actor Christian Bale prepared for his new role by listening to Pantera and Mastodon to help him out with his drumming.

Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders has just announced his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in July, but things are going well as she is on the mend.

Legend of the Seagullmen are a long-running Florida collective that fuse music, performance art, 3-D film and more into their shows.

We here at Diffuser love vinyl. Let's rephrase that: We're obsessed with vinyl.

The nominees for the 57th annual Grammy Awards were announced Friday, with Anthrax, Mastodon, Motorhead, Slipknot and Tenacious D earning metal nods.

Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor reflects with Full Metal Jackie about the impact that Pantera and Dimebag Darrell had on a generation of metal players.

In a new interview with Mastodon drummer / vocalist Brann Dailor, the musician explains the 'Motherload' video and addresses "sexist" criticism.

Just as we thought the whole world was sick of twerking, the metal titans of Mastodon single-handedly brought it back.

Since 2000, Atlanta metal masters Mastodon have been pumping out one stellar album after another.

On the heels of the release of Mastodon's latest album, 'Once More 'Round the Sun,' comes word that their debut album will be reissued. The deluxe version of 'Remission' will be released Aug. 5 via Relapse Records.

After a long and anxious wait, you can now hear Mastodon's sixth studio album, 'Once More 'Round the Sun,' in full!

What's the chugging noise coming from the South? It's gotta be Mastodon! Having just revealed that their next album will be titled 'Once More Around the Sun,' the band is now serving up their first music from the disc -- a single called 'High Road,' which can be heard in full in the player below.

We broke the news not too long ago that Mastodon had finished recording their sixth studio album. The hugely anticipated record is expected for a summer release, but the entire process isn't done yet. In a message posted on Mastodon's Facebook page, the band reveals the record is now in the mastering process.

The Bonnaroo Festival is back for 2014, providing a little something for everyone. And for those who like their rock on the harder side, there will be a few acts providing it for you.

On Thanksgiving Day, Mastodon took to their Facebook page to advertise a new t-shirt. The shirt reads 'Happy Thanksgiving' and portrays a pilgrim holding a gun to a Native American woman's head while she holds a cooked turkey on a platter. Although the shirt provides social commentary on the very real massacre of Native Americans surrounding the first celebration of Thanksgiving, Mastodon have com

When you think Mastodon, R&B legend Stevie Wonder may not be the first performer that you would think of as an inspiration for the band, but drummer Brann Dailor tells Rolling Stone that the icon has been heavy in the band members' minds for some time now.

Metal and beer go hand in hand so it comes as no surprise that more and more bands are offering up their own brews. Currently gearing up to unleash their Black Tongue beer, the latest band to craft a signature beer is Mastodon.

Nearly two years ago, Mastodon invaded London's O2 Academy to finish off a world tour. The band's sold-out performance lured in a great mass of metal fans, who erupted for the Southern metallers from beginning to end. Thankfully, those unable to attend will be able to experience the show this holiday season, as Mastodon will unveil the audio and video editions of the gig digitally on Dec. 10. Read

There's been a mysterious and exciting vibe revolving around the new project launched by Soulfly's Max Cavalera, the Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato, Mastodon's Troy Sanders and former Mars Volta drummer Dave Elitch. The new band has been dubbed Killer Be Killed, and the group have finally released some juicy details on their 2014 debut album.

Mighty Atlanta metal act Mastodon have just unveiled some exciting news! The band's follow-up to their massively celebrated fifth studio album, 'The Hunter,' is on its way! The sludge metal band spread the good word via their Facebook page last night (May 6), sharing with fans that they're "very busy" writing their next full-length.