What makes Brann Dailor such an incredible musician is the fact that he can make his drums sound like an entire band in and of themselves. Not to mention, his vocals are extremely underrated. I really wish Bill still did vocals, though. Even if they’re just backing screams like before. A band whose members all contribute vocally really is something to behold. Each vocalist gives the band a different identity, and to hear them mesh/meld together so well truly is mind-boggling
That outro is ridiculous. This entire song sounds like a Remission track but with modern-era Mastodon vocals. Hopefully there will be more of this on the next album.
Yeah, I liked a lot of the heaviness in remission but the "always screaming" vocals kind of turned me off a bit from them. Also, their prog-rock feel wasn't quite as matured as it's grown to become, but I absolutely agree that it seems like it's a blend of old and new. I'm def. excited to see what the next album brings!
First listen: I always love Mastodon, this song isn't one of their best ever. Second listen: Don't listen to that first guy, he's a diddler and was drunk.
Emperor of Sand... shit i rate The Hunter as being better and that's saying something. just my opinion of course and i do appreciate them trying different things, but mastodon can be random af sometimes.
In my opinion, this song is a perfect culmination of all the previous albums. the grunge from things like remission, leviathan and call of the mastodon, the clean choruses from oblivion and the hunter, the vague narrative from Emporer of sand and once more round the sun, and the changing tempo of blood mountain. truly a full collaboration of previous musical knowledge and experience, good job mastodon!
M Since grunge derived from sludge , i think it’s safe to say that yes there is a bit of grunge in mastodon.Probably comes from the Alice in chains inspiration since they are the band that built that bridge between the term grunge and sludge. Just my opinion man 😎
If you want a solid EP right now: 1) Fallen Torches 2) Anthem (Rush cover ft. Bill) 3) Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover ft. Bill) 4) Electric Funeral (Live) (Black Sabbath cover ft. Brent) 5) Ever again (Robyn cover ft. Troy) These songs are on TH-cam and were released recently in 2020. This all plays through quite nicely.
This song not being released just goes to show how quality of a band Mastodon is. If THIS couldn't make it on an album, imagine what else has missed the cut. This band's cut material is better than 99% of the garbage out right now
Lyrics I've gotten so far, amended by several commenter's help! Bring forth the enemy I want him to beg for his life Bring forth the enemy I want his neck on a knife Incinerate the figurehead I plan to erase you first Flooded rain, slaughtering Bringing what you deserve Spirits warn that dangers coming It's coming closer now Pathways lit by Fallen Torches Burn your insides out Find me the remedy Searching the ends of the earth Bring me the entity Snuff out the light in his eyes Eliminate, obliterate The image in my sights Bring me the head Bring me the head Drain life, shed, and erase Spirits warn that dangers coming It's coming closer now Pathways lit by fallen torches Burn your insides out The whole world is a tragedy Another crashing wave Pinning you on the ground Another living travesty A never ending game Fear is not easy to shake Freedom Bring me here Heal my heart Break my hands What a lesson god Be in my heart Be in my heart And when I loved you Let it be true Lend me shield I need to leave the shadow The whole world is a tragedy Another crashing wave Pinning you on the ground Call the station Warn the station Now ~~~~ Updated thanks to comments! Still some work left in brackets unless it's agreed upon it's fine as it is! Thanks to everyone that contributed!
Is it "Shut out the lie in his eyes" or "Shut out the light in his eyes?" I also agree with emeric that it may be "Find" not "Dry" but it's hard to tell
For anyone else that's wondering about the new album, Medium Rarities is a compilation of songs, and it looks like this is the only new song on it. Now, I know they said they were working on a proper new album, so I guess this will be released in the meantime since everything got delayed because of the virus.
Yea Bill said this in a recent interview. New album next year some time if covid lets up. The Medium Rarities songs arent that rare I have them all lol so im not terribly excited. But this song fkn rips! \,,/
WHOA! Cannot wait for the entire -album- compilation. #mastodonrocks There is tracklisting: Fallen Torches (Previously Unreleased) A Commotion (Feist Cover) Asleep in the Deep (Instrumental version) Capillarian Crest (Live) A Spoonful Weighs A Ton (The Flaming Lips Cover) Toe To Toes (Instrumental version) Circle of Cysquatch (Live) Atlanta (Butthole Surfers Cover) Jaguar God (Instrumental) Cut You Up With A Linoleum Life (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) Blood & Thunder (Live) White Walker (from Game of Thrones mix tape) Halloween (Instrumental version) Crystal Skull (Live) Orion (Metallica Cover) Iron Tusk (Live) Unfortunately, this is not the next album, but I will wait for it shortly
Good GOD these boys can write amazing music. Hearing Troy bark “the whole world is a tragedy” hits different with not only the state of my country, but the state of the world. Amazing as always, Mastodon.
@@spiderprint true...however. Still impressive that he can beat the drums like a cracked out octopus and still sing. And their live shit never fails to deliver. So just cuz this is from the studio doesn't detract
This band was an acquired taste for me. Didn't like them much on my first listens but everytime I listened they burrowed into my head a little deeper to the point they became my favourite artists ever as soon as I heard Toes to Toes. They just keep getting better and better.
yeah man, i actually didnt like Crack the Skye very much when it came out, even though i liked similar music. what the hell was wrong with me? oh well better late than never. Emperor of Sand is one of my favorite metal albums ever, that one was just perfect for me. still listen to it often.
Toe to Toes reignited my love for them. Was a huge Leviathan/ Blood Mountain fan and didn't bother to listen to anything until that was dropped. Have been bingeing the whole discography for months now haha. So happy to see this song pop up.
Exactly the same happened to me. I saw them live here in Greece about 10 years ago with Iron Maiden Slipknot and gojira and they were the weakest act in my opinion. And then one day toes to toes appeared in my recommended songs list. Right now Mastodon is one of my favorite bands.
@@Mr40os They're not a great live band. I saw them with my kids in Alabama USA a few years back (we even watched the show with Brent's mom of all people and I filmed Brent proposing to his girlfriend on stage - that's on TH-cam) and my kids agreed that they were not the greatest band we've seen live but that they were a lot of fun.
I cant wait to hear the hate..blah blah blah everything they've released after crack the skye has been shit.. Mastodon has never released a bad piece of music. Whether you like the way theyve evolved or not is irrelevant. They make music they believe in.. Are incredible human beings..and are probably still one of the most original bands known to man even though they have gotten less heavy over the years.
Medium Rarities, I see an album full of spiritual lyrics coming over just when my life in the last months has been full of spiritual and angelic meaning. Mastodon always hits at the right time just like Cold Dark Place.
so you missed one whole album huh? and a brent hinds album that mastodon decided to record. once more round the sun is the only album of theirs that isnt amazing. such a snooze fest.
If were getting a compilation album with unreleased material and live material, Id love an audio version of the Kerrang Live in the K Pit concert. That was perfection.
lol anthony fantano be like " the heavy riffs and drums are cool, but the chorus is like periphery, therefore its bad " you mean modern prog sounds like modern prog, this track bangs.
What makes Brann Dailor such an incredible musician is the fact that he can make his drums sound like an entire band in and of themselves. Not to mention, his vocals are extremely underrated. I really wish Bill still did vocals, though. Even if they’re just backing screams like before. A band whose members all contribute vocally really is something to behold. Each vocalist gives the band a different identity, and to hear them mesh/meld together so well truly is mind-boggling
And mastodon arrives just in time to save 2020
Bill Ruskowski Lamb of God already saved 2020🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@ArmyVet76 logs album is kinda soulless in my opinion, idk
Army Vet76 so did Testament
Sepultura saved 2020
hum already has us covered fam
That outro is ridiculous. This entire song sounds like a Remission track but with modern-era Mastodon vocals. Hopefully there will be more of this on the next album.
It sounds like an EoS track that's as heavy as Remission/Leviathan and I really like it. I hope the new album is similar.
They did their own thing for a while and it was all pretty good..but this is the kind of Mastodon I have been waiting for.
@@DarkMustard1337 agree with you. this is a great song from Mastodon (the drumming is amazing)
I was gonna say it sounds more like Blood Mountain
Yeah, I liked a lot of the heaviness in remission but the "always screaming" vocals kind of turned me off a bit from them. Also, their prog-rock feel wasn't quite as matured as it's grown to become, but I absolutely agree that it seems like it's a blend of old and new. I'm def. excited to see what the next album brings!
Thank you Billy Butterslax for bestowing more riffs upon us.
First listen: I always love Mastodon, this song isn't one of their best ever. Second listen: Don't listen to that first guy, he's a diddler and was drunk.
Honestly for me this is a really good Mastodon song. Not top 10 or anything but still a damn good song. Only wish the production was a bit better.
Hahahahaha fucking lost it at "he's a diddler"
I agree, Scott Kelly actually saved this one for me 😬
I’ve been there! Lol
So you admit it?😂
The boys never disappoint. Song after song. Album after album. They don’t put anything bad out. Always my favorite.
Emperor of Sand... shit i rate The Hunter as being better and that's saying something. just my opinion of course and i do appreciate them trying different things, but mastodon can be random af sometimes.
@@DueM Emperor has like, 3 good songs, Show Yourself, Sultans Curse, and Jaguar God. The rest is really *really* bad.
I love how Mastodon has refined their sound over time into what it is today. I enjoy knowing to expect excellence every release.
Absolutely, they are so dialed in it’s amazing.
@user name Even so the albums "The Hunter" & "Once More Round the Sun", even though they weren't as good as their other albums, were still good.
Sounds like they're going back to the Leviathan era heaviness, I like it.
sonicshroom lol
Indeed, although I’m still think crack the skye is their master piece.
it's not half way as heavy as leviathan
@@deafrider No but its a step in the right direction, stylistically.
Too much Brann
Mastodon and Gojira share the claim to be more then "just" Music. It's always Art! A whole experience. And it's f...... great!!!
With that statement you can not forget about Tool.
And Devin Townsend. These four artists are as good as it gets for me.
What about Lamb of God, those guys are amazing as well, so solid ....
@@alejandromonterosoto354 Lamb of God > Mastodon > Gojira ;)
@@azwris then deftones came out of nowhere with the steal for best song drop of 2020
In my opinion, this song is a perfect culmination of all the previous albums. the grunge from things like remission, leviathan and call of the mastodon, the clean choruses from oblivion and the hunter, the vague narrative from Emporer of sand and once more round the sun, and the changing tempo of blood mountain. truly a full collaboration of previous musical knowledge and experience, good job mastodon!
S.n.hyper too bad it’s not very good
I feel the same way. Excellent conglomeration of the years.
Do you know what grunge is homey? Mastodon have never done grunge
M Since grunge derived from sludge , i think it’s safe to say that yes there is a bit of grunge in mastodon.Probably comes from the Alice in chains inspiration since they are the band that built that bridge between the term grunge and sludge. Just my opinion man 😎
@@danielhetu6502 There isn't the slightest bit of grunge in Remission.
If you want a solid EP right now:
1) Fallen Torches
2) Anthem (Rush cover ft. Bill)
3) Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover ft. Bill)
4) Electric Funeral (Live) (Black Sabbath cover ft. Brent)
5) Ever again (Robyn cover ft. Troy)
These songs are on TH-cam and were released recently in 2020. This all plays through quite nicely.
This song not being released just goes to show how quality of a band Mastodon is. If THIS couldn't make it on an album, imagine what else has missed the cut. This band's cut material is better than 99% of the garbage out right now
Preach
PREACH AWN BRUVVUH!
Why do you think this was cut? seems like it is the first single for their new album "Medium Rarities"
This is the first single release for the new album. So if at all its the best song on the album.... NO band releases cut material
@@prgx52 Yeah, but it's an album of B-sides and rarities.
Mastodon is aging like a fine wine.
Mastodon always coming in with that good-good
Lyrics I've gotten so far, amended by several commenter's help!
Bring forth the enemy
I want him to beg for his life
Bring forth the enemy
I want his neck on a knife
Incinerate the figurehead
I plan to erase you first
Flooded rain, slaughtering
Bringing what you deserve
Spirits warn that dangers coming
It's coming closer now
Pathways lit by Fallen Torches
Burn your insides out
Find me the remedy
Searching the ends of the earth
Bring me the entity
Snuff out the light in his eyes
Eliminate, obliterate
The image in my sights
Bring me the head
Bring me the head
Drain life, shed, and erase
Spirits warn that dangers coming
It's coming closer now
Pathways lit by fallen torches
Burn your insides out
The whole world is a tragedy
Another crashing wave
Pinning you on the ground
Another living travesty
A never ending game
Fear is not easy to shake
Freedom
Bring me here
Heal my heart
Break my hands
What a lesson god
Be in my heart
Be in my heart
And when I loved you
Let it be true
Lend me shield
I need to leave the shadow
The whole world is a tragedy
Another crashing wave
Pinning you on the ground
Call the station
Warn the station
Now
~~~~
Updated thanks to comments! Still some work left in brackets unless it's agreed upon it's fine as it is! Thanks to everyone that contributed!
Incinerate the figure head
I plan to erase you first
Flooded rain fathering
Bringing what you deserve?
Maybe "Dry me a river, dead", sounds a bit more like "Find me that river..."
Is it "Shut out the lie in his eyes" or "Shut out the light in his eyes?" I also agree with emeric that it may be "Find" not "Dry" but it's hard to tell
Is Troy singing "Hitting you on the ground" or "Pinning you on the ground"? Thanks for posting these up!
Yup, updated with the suggestions left here!
Behold! Mastodon is coming back!
For anyone else that's wondering about the new album, Medium Rarities is a compilation of songs, and it looks like this is the only new song on it.
Now, I know they said they were working on a proper new album, so I guess this will be released in the meantime since everything got delayed because of the virus.
Cattle Decapitation released an album of the same title.
@@TheVermifuge Yeah, I haven't given it a proper listen but a quick search tells me it's also similar to this release
Totally confused me for a sec because of Cattle Decap.
Yea Bill said this in a recent interview. New album next year some time if covid lets up. The Medium Rarities songs arent that rare I have them all lol so im not terribly excited. But this song fkn rips! \,,/
Is it really the only new song?
I've just finished hearing their entire discography and I still can't get enough. These guys really rock!
I mean, there's a reason Mastodon is my favorite band, and, here's a good example why
WHOA! Cannot wait for the entire -album- compilation. #mastodonrocks
There is tracklisting:
Fallen Torches (Previously Unreleased)
A Commotion (Feist Cover)
Asleep in the Deep (Instrumental version)
Capillarian Crest (Live)
A Spoonful Weighs A Ton (The Flaming Lips Cover)
Toe To Toes (Instrumental version)
Circle of Cysquatch (Live)
Atlanta (Butthole Surfers Cover)
Jaguar God (Instrumental)
Cut You Up With A Linoleum Life (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)
Blood & Thunder (Live)
White Walker (from Game of Thrones mix tape)
Halloween (Instrumental version)
Crystal Skull (Live)
Orion (Metallica Cover)
Iron Tusk (Live)
Unfortunately, this is not the next album, but I will wait for it shortly
2020 hits:
mastodon: BLACK METAL RIFFS
forreal i listen to alot of BM so i feel like im biased but i was sitting here like "man thats alot of minor play"
Call of Mastodon riffs*
@@Gabriel-bt7ix Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
@@happymonkeyfish not huge into bm anymore but that honestly lit the candle for me
@@soccerishotgarbage7803 fhtagn
Good GOD these boys can write amazing music.
Hearing Troy bark “the whole world is a tragedy” hits different with not only the state of my country, but the state of the world.
Amazing as always, Mastodon.
This is a real banger. It's been too long without any new Mastodon music.
Nice pic.... Don't break the oath!!
This song is awesome. I love the vocals, love the riff, love the drums. So pumped for new Mastodon.
Can't get enough of these guys, always a time!
Rickey Beckett is a killer illustrator damn...
Anthony Fantano,
Not enough to evolve beyond,
He dreams of Forever.
The mix is like some raw crunchy Blood Mountain sounding stuff, drums sound great.
THIS GOES SO HARD
Fuc yeah. This has a wicked ending
A return of the old style, hope the new album sounds like this
That outro!
That outro is killer.
Going to be banging my head in the car to it for a while
shit is HARD
Sound of Megatron s mother giving birth to Megatron
Mastodon, Scott Kelly, 5ths in the bass & black metal= so fresh
That end riff.
Finally more. Just jumped on the mastodon train a month before emperor of sand. Been my favorite band ever since. This is amazing.
WORD!!! THEY’RE BACK
The kings have returned
My god, Brann’s and Troy’s vocals are other worldly
Edit: I commented too early, Scott’s vocals too!!
This song thrashes 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
I want more Troy (love Brann, but could do with more Brent and Troy on the next album
@@danieltripp2578 checkout Gone is Gone for more Troy vocals, although the music is different in style.
scott may as well be in the band :)
@@danieltripp2578 I might be wrong on this but I think Scott just sings from 2:15 to 3:30. The verses and the bridge sound a lot like Troy.
@@brendanscott8989 a man can dream
Woke up today to find a new Mastodon track ... it’s going to be a great day
Branns vocal range has progressed immensely. Instant banger. Long live the don! 🤘🏻
That would be pitch correction plugins doing most of the job.
@@spiderprint true...however. Still impressive that he can beat the drums like a cracked out octopus and still sing. And their live shit never fails to deliver. So just cuz this is from the studio doesn't detract
@@ericjohnson3996 ive played drums for 16yrs and still can not sing and play the fucked up shit brann does. He's inspired me so much growing up.
Man the Don just keep getting better and better
This song is just absolutely fantastic. Can’t wait for the new full length!
All Hail Mastodon !!
This band was an acquired taste for me. Didn't like them much on my first listens but everytime I listened they burrowed into my head a little deeper to the point they became my favourite artists ever as soon as I heard Toes to Toes.
They just keep getting better and better.
yeah man, i actually didnt like Crack the Skye very much when it came out, even though i liked similar music. what the hell was wrong with me?
oh well better late than never. Emperor of Sand is one of my favorite metal albums ever, that one was just perfect for me. still listen to it often.
Toe to Toes reignited my love for them. Was a huge Leviathan/ Blood Mountain fan and didn't bother to listen to anything until that was dropped. Have been bingeing the whole discography for months now haha. So happy to see this song pop up.
Exactly the same happened to me. I saw them live here in Greece about 10 years ago with Iron Maiden Slipknot and gojira and they were the weakest act in my opinion. And then one day toes to toes appeared in my recommended songs list. Right now Mastodon is one of my favorite bands.
I had the same experience with Gojira.
@@Mr40os They're not a great live band. I saw them with my kids in Alabama USA a few years back (we even watched the show with Brent's mom of all people and I filmed Brent proposing to his girlfriend on stage - that's on TH-cam) and my kids agreed that they were not the greatest band we've seen live but that they were a lot of fun.
I cant wait to hear the hate..blah blah blah everything they've released after crack the skye has been shit..
Mastodon has never released a bad piece of music. Whether you like the way theyve evolved or not is irrelevant. They make music they believe in.. Are incredible human beings..and are probably still one of the most original bands known to man even though they have gotten less heavy over the years.
And you sir, are spitting strait facts.
This is heavy AF
Just enjoy it if you like it. You really want everyone to like the same thing?
Tell us how you really feel
Cool play funky town
This is 100% Bill "The Riff Killer" Kelliher. Brilliant.
Mastodon is like a fine wine. It only gets better
The Scott Kelly parts towards the end are like Diamond in the Witch House 2
Brad Robbins Pretty much.
Best song in OMRTS imo
Mastodon ages like a fine wine.
This is amazing I'm so glad they're making new stuff!!! Mastodon never fails to disappoint they're my third favorite band for a reason!!
That's what the world needs. More Mastodon.
The problem with the ending of the song is I broke my neck from headbanging.
Wow the last minute just epic. Goosebumps I tell ya!!!!!!
Can’t wait for this new release!!! Super pumped for new music too
Mastodon 4 Life!! Much Love from Michigan!!
This song feels like MASTODON and I couldn't be happier
That's always been them though lol
Medium Rarities, I see an album full of spiritual lyrics coming over just when my life in the last months has been full of spiritual and angelic meaning. Mastodon always hits at the right time just like Cold Dark Place.
I’ve waited a lot for this!
Once More Round The Sun was the last record I stood behind Mastodon, this could be where I pick them back up again.
so you missed one whole album huh? and a brent hinds album that mastodon decided to record. once more round the sun is the only album of theirs that isnt amazing. such a snooze fest.
Emperor of Sand was fantastic, you missed out.
Long live Scott Kelly. Long live Neurosis.
OMG- that initial riff, and the follow-up switch into the chorus. Amazing. This sounds like the dark beast we missed.
this made my day, holy hell
Always a pleasure to hear Scott Kelly (aka the 5th member of mastodon)
This was just what I need. Shitty week, shitty month and a shitty fucking year. New Mastodon makes it all better!
If were getting a compilation album with unreleased material and live material, Id love an audio version of the Kerrang Live in the K Pit concert. That was perfection.
Yes! Back to some classic heavy shit without abandoning the melody of their newer material.
I had to go through psychosis in 2020 to get some new Mastodon as a reward.
My exact feelings. It’s been a rough year.
Hope you're OK ❤️
That's how you know a band is worthwhile haha!!
Why would you go through psychosis?
@@Pragnantweggyboard It just happened to me unfortunately, it was not a choice...
Best Mastodon song I've heard for 10 years.
Holy hell this is amazing! They never disappoint, long live the MASTODON!
That intro is super Opeth My arms you’re hearse!! Love it
It’s a new sound but, they deserve nothing but WOW, amazing!
How is it a new sound? This sounds like Mastodon.
It's not new, it's more like their older sound. But I agree it's still amazing!
It’s actually their old sound.
Holy shit this is a god damn ray of sunshine in a dumpster fire year. Mastodon is the fucking best.
lol anthony fantano be like " the heavy riffs and drums are cool, but the chorus is like periphery, therefore its bad " you mean modern prog sounds like modern prog, this track bangs.
Reminds me on remissions or so👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 love it. much better then their last 3 albums
I can't wait for the new album..
This band never fails! Their music always make me think positively.
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thank god for Mastodon and Gojira for keeping me sane through this crazy time.
Thank the gods Mastodon exists in our lifetimes.
Thank you Mastodon for a song to keep me occupied for a 7hr long car ride home from Gatlinburg! 🤘
Let's go! Ready for the new Mastodon album "Medium Rarities" the song kills it.
This is the only new song that will be on the new album. All the others are covers, b-sides and live tracks and other rarities.
@@Danimal77 Oh man... i thought it was a new album Lol!. Maybe they will release one soon. I'll be waiting🤘😛
That transition to the hook is smooth
It’s time.
*YOURE THE BEST AROUND JOE!*
SirSquash Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down!
Unlike any other band! i mean, what do you even categorize this as... heavy stoner metalrock? love these guys!
THE WHOLE WORLD IS A TRAGEDY
A perfect sinergy of Metal and Prog.
that ending bit reminds me of blood mountain
I feel like everyone sleeps on blood mountain, but its got a great hectic sound
@@anarchybeaver26 it's one of my favorites from them. Blood mountain, remission, and crack the skye in no particular order
Hell yea. Blood Mountain is up there for me. Better than The Hunter, Once More...and Emperor
@@anarchybeaver26 Blood Mountain is my 2nd personal favorite the guitar riffs are all great
@@anarchybeaver26 huh? A LOT of people say it's their favorite Mastodon album. I've never gotten the sense that people sleep on it
All I can say is wow... not what I expected but exactly what I needed. Mastodon never disappoints
mmm... got that thrashy "behemoth" vibe toward the end, i love it.
Mastodon is behemoth
@@charlieo.possum5501 no it's not
@@ataberkozcelik9328 yes, they certainly were
Scott Kelly always nails it, man!!!!!
The title is very fitting for such a fire track
Yessssssss my day just got better after this surprise! Long live to Mastodon
Thank you
I love the heavy riffs under Scott Kelly's lyrics. Just so dark and sinister. Love it!
Love it...to me it sounds like it could have come from the "Emperor" sessions. I could easily hear this on that release.
I would have put it between Andromeda and Scorpion Breath
I fucking love that Scott Kelly is features on a lot of their songs
Those troy vocals take me back to blood mountain and leviathan
Heavy yet catchy, harsh yet melodic, poetic yet in your face. Classic Mastodon 👌
I saw you were releasing some new stuff so I've been listening to a lot of your old stuff.
I could listen to that outro ALL DAY
Brilliant lads!