I Guess I'm Floating — I hope everyone had a chill Thursday, gave thanks for low gas prices and dirty corporate thieves getting what they deserve, and went home with leftovers that'll last through the week.I was thinking about heading to NYC for an Arms solo show at the Ca... more info

Buzzgrinder — Brent Hinds of Mastodon discusses "blowing up" and, well, not really wanting to be like My Chemical Romance. [link, Blabbermouth] more info

Stereogum — NAME: Mastodon PROGRESS REPORT: Crack The Skye out early 2009; recorded in Atlanta, Georgia at Southern Tracks studio You don't need us or Mastodon vocalist/bassist Troy Sanders to tell you what Mastodon's next LP, Crack the Skye, will sound like.... more info

Paste Magazine — This Tuesday, Nov. 18, Mastodon fans will be able to wrap their giant tusks around a vinyl box set of the Atlanta band's entire discography. Hitting stores via Relapse Records , the collector's edition will be limited to a one-time, 1,000-copy pre... more info

Thrash Hits — We previously reported a rumour that Metallica might be playing Knebworth in July 2009. Blabbermouth has reported that Metallica are set to play Festival De Nimes in France on 07 July 2009. Mastodon and Lamb Of God will also be performing at the fest... more info

Chorus.fm — Though guitarist Bill Kelliher has been hospitalized, *Mastodon* (http://www.mastodonrocks.com) will continue on their current Europe tour as a trio. A press release can be found in the replies. more info

MTV.com News — 'Have her people contact my people,' frontman says of working with the Disney star.By Chris Harris Abigail Williams Photo: Candlelight Records Back in late August, Metal File had an opportunity to chat with Demi Lovato, the squeaky-clean 1... more info

VH1 News — Abigail Williams frontman Ken Sorceron discussed the possibility of working with Demi Lovato, thanking Jay-Z in the liner notes and dedicated roadkill-eating fans. more info

ContactMusic — MASTODON rocker BILL KELLIHER has quit the band's European tour and checked into a London hospital suffering from a mystery illness. The heavy rock group has been forced ... more info

Altsounds — Bill Kelliher, guitarist with Atlanta-based heavy rock band *MASTODON* has been hospitalized in London as of Nov. 3, during the bands current European Unholy Alliance Chapter 3 package tour. Doctors will continue to monitor his condition which is imp... more info