Mastodon is a relatively new metal band to make the Gears of Rock’s Top 100 Countdown. This band’s unique and effectively executed progressive-sludge approach lands them in the #86 spot. Their last two albums, “Crack the Skye” and “The Hunter,” propelled the band into the forefront of modern metal. Mastodon’s best songs are “Iron Tusk,” “Curl of the Burl,” “March of the Fire Ants,” “The Last Baron,” “Blood and Thunder,” “Colony of Birchmen,” and “Oblivion.”
Best Song: “Blood and Thunder” (2004)
Best Album: “Leviathan” (2004)
Best Tour: Heritage Hunter Tour 2012
Most Valuable Band Member: Brent Hinds – Guitar/Vocals
Best Component of Mastodon’s Sound: Brann Dailor’s drumming, featuring his nasty fills and signature snare-work.
Fun Fact: Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age/Kyuss) performed backing vocals on the Grammy-nominated “Colony of Birchmen.”
Top 100 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Bands of All-Time – 2013 Edition