Altsounds — Following the incredible success of this year’s critically acclaimed album "CRACK THE SKYE", the Atlanta based quartet return to our shores in early 2010 for a full UK tour. The band are currently finishing a US tour with Converge, Dethklok... more info

Thrash Hits — From: London, UK Sounds like: Mastodon, Torche, EyeHateGod Website: www.MySpace.com/Astrohenge Thrash Hits verdict: We’ve been itching to write more about Astrohenge since we first featured the vocalist-free four-piece in our review of Burnt ... more info

The Quietus — 2010 show announced more info

Stereogum — I enjoy Decibel. It's a magazine I happily subscribe to and read from cover to cover each month. In general they're not as into weirdo black metal as I am, and they like Mastodon more than I do, but all said it's a great publication. So, yeah, I l... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The most animated act (think: Adult Swim) grabs the spotlight at a metal mash. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The most animated act (think: Adult Swim) grabs the spotlight at a metal mash. It's telling that the most orthodox act on one of the season's most anticipated metal package tours was the one composed of cartoon characters. The sprawling... more info

AngryApe — Seven new gigs are scheduled more info

Mercury News, California — Mastodon hits town with Dethklok and other bands. more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 11-18 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues * 11-19 Los Angeles, CA - Palladium *11-20 Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium *11-21 San Jose, CA - Event Center *01-17 Gold Coast, Australia - Big Day Out Festival01-22 Sydney, Australia - Big Day Out Festival01... more info

411 Mania — More on the Aerosmith drama. Mudvayne's track listing for new album. Updates from Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold, As I Lay Dying, Oasis, more. Days Of The New will release a new album. Blink-182 member goes solo. Mastodon to re-release Crack the Skye. T... more info