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ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – private music

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Five years can seem like an eternity if one is a big enough fan of a band, and waiting half a decade for new music from Deftones has certainly had fans chomping at the bit. Deftones’ 2020 album Ohms (Reprise Records, review here) took on a heavy and reflective tone that mirrored the emotional distress of the pandemic and lockdown. Now, Deftones followers can rejoice, as the band have emerged with private music (via Reprise and Warner Records), with eleven tracks of silver lining to what’s been a tense 2025. Co-produced and recorded in California and Nashville with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Korn, Alice In Chains, Mastodon), who worked on 2010’s Diamond Eyes and 2012’s Koi No Yokan (both also Reprise/Warner).Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 201 – Is Mastodon’s “Blood Mountain” Their Weirdest Album Ever?

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In episode 201, Nik and Keefy tackle Mastodon’s crazy concept album “Blood Mountain!” We explain the intricate meaning of the album and every song, pondering werewolves, one-eyed Sasquaches, Griffins, tripping balls, killer Minotaurs crossed with Bambi, Biblical apocalypses, volcanos, rivers of blood, imposter syndrome, and the monomythical hero archetype! We also make LOTR references, David Duchovny, and as always the View-Askewniverse reigns supreme! “You’re so caustic!”Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Deftones – Gojira Live at Michigan Lottery Amphitheater

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It was a perfect spring evening last Tuesday in Sterling Heights when Alternative Metal giants Deftones brought their tour to town. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing when a line of traffic started to form outside the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater. Cars were bumper to bumper as they tried to squeeze their way into the sold-out show at this Detroit suburb open-air venue. The opening act of the tour, VOWWS, could not make the gig so the second band on the roster, the mighty Gojira opened up the night. 

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CONCERT REVIEW: Mastodon – Opeth – Khemmis Live At The Masonic

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The Masonic Temple is one of the most outstanding buildings in Midtown Detroit. The regal Neo-Gothic architecture and cathedral-like design makes it a prime tourist attraction for Motor City. Part of this historic building’s appeal is the theatre and its massive stage. The stateliness of this structure and the 55 by 100 foot theatre platform made it the perfect pick for Mastodon and Opeth to bring their co-headline tour. The bands rolled into town on a cool Spring evening last week and brought Denver’s own Khemmis with them. Having three currently hot and popular bands under one roof is every modern metalhead’s dream.Continue reading →


Deftones Share a Remix of “Ceremony” by WHOKILLEDXIX 

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Deftones have teamed up with Trap-Punk genre mashers WHOKILLEDXIX for a remix of their recent single “Ceremony’ from their acclaimed album Ohms. (Reprise Records). Check out the video for the track, directed by Leigh Whannell, writer of Saw and director of Upgrade, and the 2020 blockbuster The Invisible Man. The band is gearing up for their headline tour of the USA. and stream it on all DSPs. The band also released a video for the track as well. Ohms was the Ghost Cult Album of the Year in 2020. We recently reviewed their White Pony 20th Anniversary remix album, Black Stallion as well.

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Deftones New Video Video for “Ceremony” by “The Invisible Man” Director Leigh Whannell

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Deftones have launched a new cinematic noir-style video for their latest single “Ceremony” directed by Leigh Whannell, writer of Saw and director of Upgrade, and the 2020 blockbuster The Invisible Man. The band is gearing up for their headline tour of the USA. Their recent album Ohms (Reprise Records) was the Ghost Cult Album of The Year for 2020 and we recently reviewed their White Pony 20th Anniversary remix album, Black Stallion as well. Continue reading →


Watch Brann Dailor’s Drum Playthrough of Mastodon’s “Ghost of Karelia”

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Brann Dailor of Mastodon has done a series of drum playthrough videos for MEINL Cymbals on YouTube. Watch him on a full drum playthrough of Brann performing “Ghost of Karelia” from their classic prog metal album Crack The Skye (Reprise). 

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SINGLE REVIEW: Mastodon – Stairway To Heaven

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Covers are a funny thing in music. Nowhere else in art is this level of flattery both respected and derided. Copies or recreations of paintings or sculptures are often labeled as “influenced by” or worse, a forgery. All the remakes Hollywood keeps ramming our eyeholes with are worse than flaming hot garbage at summertime in New York City. With cover songs, the best ones are often not a note for note recreation of the original, unless it is an underrated artist or a little known song. From “Yesterday” to “Cum On Feel The Noise,” covers have earned a place in our musical culture, not just as a novelty. Others can take a well-known song and take it to new heights. Mastodon has done some stellar covers (“The Bit” from Melvins, “Emerald” by Thin Lizzy in particular), and has now added all-time classic rock anthem “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin to the mix. Done in tribute to their late manager Nick John on the Stairway To Nick John (Reprise Records) 10″ single for Record Store Day 2019, since Nick was a massive Zep fan. Tragically he passed away after a bout with pancreatic cancer in 2018. Mastodon will donate the proceeds from this release to research for that very disease. You can actually say they did it “because Nick John would have wanted it that way”. And you’d be right. He’d be touched. Continue reading →


Mastodon Shares Unreleased Behind The Scenes Video From “Crack The Skye”

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Mastodon celebrated the tenth anniversary of their ground-breaking album Crack The Skye (Reprise) yesterday, and you can read Ghost Cult’s retrospective review of it here. The band has shared a never before seen video from the Making of Crack The Skye now, as part of a new series. They also shared new CTS merch as well. The band will perform the full album on their upcoming tour with Coheed and Cambria. Buy the new band merch here! Continue reading →


Mastodon Records New Single, Releasing Soon

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In a new interview, Mastodon has revealed that they have recorded a new single, that they will release soon. It will be the first new music since the band released 2017’s Emperor of Sand (Reprise). The band recently opened their own new studio and will spend part of 2019 recording their new album there. The band hits the road in Europe next week. The track, potentially timed to release with the tour will feature frequent collaborator and inspiration to Mastodon, Scott Kelly of post-Metal legends Neurosis, who will also feature on the tour and perform live with the band. Continue reading →