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Poll Question: Should Mastodon be considered prog-metal?
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Points: 98 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 11 2006 at 20:11

I've seen the "Is Mastodon prog?" thread here before but that was before the release of their latest offering 'Blood Mountain'.

If the scope and style of this release doesn't get them on the progarchives then nothing will.  If Death can get a mention then I don't see how Mastodon 'doesn't' fit into the prog metal scene.  The songs are certainly not on the long side (most over 4min with the last track at 20min but only because it has about 15min of silence) but the fusion of differnt metal styles and general experimentation of the release qualify it for sure. (IMHO)  This is also at least their 3rd themed release.

Even if you don't agree get into their new one as it is awesome!

Go to their myspace for a full listen to the new CD.

I know I started my own 'Blood Mountain' crusade and to make up for that I'll be throwing all my weight(not a lot actually)  behind this tread


Edited by fezman - September 20 2006 at 16:39
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Points: 10063 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 11 2006 at 20:16
Leviathan is. Superb album!

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Points: 27802 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 11 2006 at 20:19
Originally posted by fezman fezman wrote:

I've seen the "Is Mastodon prog?" thread here before but that was before the release of their latest offering 'Blood Mountain'.


If the scope and style of this release doesn't get them on the
progarchives then nothing will.  If Death can get a mention then I
don't see how Mastodon 'doesn't' fit into the prog metal scene.  The
songs are certainly not on the long side (most over 4min with the last
track at 20min) but the fusion of differnt metal styles and general
experimentation of the release qualify it for sure. (IMHO)  This is
also at least their 3rd themed release.

Even if you don't agree get into their new one as it is awesome!Go to their myspace for a full listen to the new CD.I know I started my own 'Blood Mountain' crusade and to make up for that I'll be throwing all my weight(not a lot actually)  behind this tread


Have you read through this thread???

Look at the 2nd page.

I don't mean to give you a hard time,but you are just posting the same stock response in every thread relating to Mastodon.
    


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Points: 891 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 11 2006 at 21:20
Originally posted by TheProgtologist TheProgtologist wrote:

You can listen to their new album in it's entirety on Mastodon's MySpace page.



I have. Several times! Wink
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Points: 98 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 11 2006 at 23:21
Originally posted by TheProgtologist TheProgtologist wrote:


Have you read through this thread???

Look at the 2nd page.

I don't mean to give you a hard time,but you are just posting the same stock response in every thread relating to Mastodon.
    
 
No hard time taken.  I mucked up and started a new thread (in the wrong spot) with the same info I've now posted on this thread.  Basically I just really wanted to focus on the release of 'Blood Mountain' and what it is about their latest offering that could (or should) be described as progressive.  Other than this topic I don't think I've posted on any others but I did respond a little while back to the poll in general. (Before getting to hear any of their new release)  The official release date is tomorrow I think?
Sorry Progtologist if I've been keeping you busy or boring you with some repetition.  Thanks for the great service you, and all administrators provide. Clap


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    I'm not really a metal fan, but I do see a lot of activity in it. This could be the most active genre in prog right now. It's no wonder the guys are so busy, and adding new bands. I am also sure they don't take the task lightly.

It's hard to tell what goes on behind the scenes, in regard to content around here. Check the number of artists, and it might give you an idea. This is why there are teams, instead of individuals.

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Points: 3083 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 12 2006 at 17:24

As soon as you all listen to Blood Mountain, I'm sure you'll be convinced. Mastodon deserves a spot here.
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Points: 965 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 01 2006 at 10:21
Yes they've finally been cleared, but does anyone know when they'll be up on the site? I've been crusading for their addition since I joined last spring, and I'm very glad to see the prog-metal team has decided to add them.
 
I can't wait until they're up here, I've got some reviews to doBig smile
 
 
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