Mastodon Release First Video About the Making of Emperor of Sand

Are you already sick of hearing about the new Mastodon album, Emperor of Sand? Of course you’re not!

So here, watch this: the first in a multi-part series about the making of the record. It features a LOT of insight into the meaning of the album, who the “Emperor of Sand” is exactly, and, in particular, the first single, “The Sultan’s Curse.” Enjoy:

Emperor of Sand comes out March 31 on Reprise, and can be pre-ordered here. The band begins a tour with Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles in April; get dates here.