Comments on: MASTODON’S “DIVINATIONS” – THE BEST METAL VIDEO OF 2009 SO FAR

By: tyshunn

tyshunn — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:10:34 +0000

congratulations, you just proved why everyone hates hipsters.

By: charles

charles — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:23:23 +0000

Mastodon is clearly trying to reach out to the mainstream music audience with their new album. As stated by others Mastodon is softening their sound/image to appeal to more listeners that would not be interested in their heavier songs. I don’t mind groups experimenting but this album is more than that. Brendan O’Brien is their producer, need I say more. Can’t wait for Mastodon T-shirts at Hot Topic.

By: ALe

ALe — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:24:32 +0000

There song “oblivion” is the very definition of progressive metal. It’s that slow grunge sound.. probably not explaining this right. it is like a fusion genre; a mixture of progressive rock and heavy metal. Progressive metal blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock. Most progressive metal bands are also influenced by jazz fusion and classical music. The songs are usually much longer than standard metal songs, and they are often thematically linked in concept albums. As a result, progressive metal is rarely heard on mainstream radio and video programs.

when I think progressive artists I think of Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Mastodon, Pink Floyd, Rush, etc..

to answer balls666

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:29:53 +0000

It’s awesome! The song is kickass, extremely Mastodonian. The video concept is awesome, but it’s Mastodon, and they’re just silly bastards. I love how they go back to their caveman roots. Brent Hinds makes the perfect caveman.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:58:31 +0000

Good song, funny video.

By: ceth

ceth — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:43:03 +0000

“I think the band has lost it. Shame, as they are one of the few contemporary bands I follow, because of their original sound. Now, they don’t sound so original. They sound like every other prog-metal band out there.”

What other prog metal bands do they sound like….I listen to them almost everyday and just saw them live a week ago and i cant think of who all these bands are that they sound like. A lot of bands are already kind of following into what Mastodon is doing but i cant think of any band that Mastodon sounds like they are copying.
I am starting to hear this argument more and more, I guess Mastodon is getting to that point where all the people that used to like them are bowing out as fans because they arent the only ones that know about them anymore.

By: GoatRider

GoatRider — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:36:18 +0000

hahahaha. excellent.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:13:23 +0000

Hilarious video…brilliant song….I love them…I can’t wait for this album to come out!

By: Jeremy Harris

Jeremy Harris — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:17:52 +0000

I love these guys! Not only do they totally ROCK, but they have a sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously. I mean come on, Sasquatch and a guitar solo-ing Ice Caveman?!

How cool is that???

Very.

By: PJ

PJ — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:16:44 +0000

Where are the time changes? The weird song structures? They’re all gone. I’ve heard two songs from the new album and they’re both standard verse-chorus. They’ve turned into an atypical “prog” band, i.e. a band that claims to be progressive and sounds progressive on a superficial level, but doesn’t actually write complex music.

I think the band has lost it. Shame, as they are one of the few contemporary bands I follow, because of their original sound. Now, they don’t sound so original. They sound like every other prog-metal band out there.

By: Patrick Pintavalle

Patrick Pintavalle — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:06:04 +0000

I like this band I think they are getting better every album but I dont get why they have terrible videos. You know they have a good budget but they dont spend the money wisely. Like some other people have said already….. Good song, crappy video.
For a band who is borderline becoming main stream they should hire better Video producers. The video is obviously HD and looks great but the Idea is just Silly and generic. IMO

By: billybob

billybob — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:39:42 +0000

It’d be nice if we could actually view this in Canada. Thanks for the tease Mastodon :P

By: MetalRod

MetalRod — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:17:07 +0000

who is “mastadon”?

By: czak

czak — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:12:22 +0000

Well, the story might be cool and metal, but the video is so badly shot it hurts my eyes to watch it.

By: teababe27

teababe27 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:43:42 +0000

Very cool.

By: You Don't Know Me

You Don't Know Me — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:54:15 +0000

music videos still exist?

By: chrismix

chrismix — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:23:59 +0000

That was sick, I can’t wait till I get the new cd in the mail, and go see them on April 19th!

By: Self-Titled

Self-Titled — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:06:11 +0000

oh my fuck, i just laughed my ass off and heard some seriously sick new mastodon at the same time. I love you Mastodon. The fuckin caveman solo made me cream.

By: ceth

ceth — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:38:36 +0000

“I had no idea Troy was the one who sang the chorus”

Yeah, that is definitely different from his normal thing….I was impressed to see Brann bassicly doing some lead vocals on one song at Scion Rock Fest. Not often you see a band where every member of the band could front another band on their own.

By: Conduit

Conduit — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:57:18 +0000

You guys are hearing the same singers right? Too bludgeoned by horrendous singing in modern metal to know when it’s done right (and actually sung.) I had no idea Troy was the one who sang the chorus