411 Mania — News and thoughts on Jay-Z taking a ride on the subway, Jack White sounding off on Lady Gaga, DMX ringing in the season with a Christmas rap, Mastodon writing new music for a Disney film and more! more info

Metalsucks — They'll contribute a song to the new Pixar movie. Yes, you read that right. more info

Consequence of Sound — The best decision Pixar's made since WALL-E. more info

Metal Injection — Just yesterday we told you that Mastodon is hunkering down to start writing new material for potential release next year. Well, it looks like we won't be waiting too long. The band just posted the following status update: The status refers to Mo... more info

Metal Injection — We haven't heard much in terms of new music from Mastodon, although individual members seem to keep busy. We know Brent Hinds recently released an album from his side-project West End Motel, and he's working on new music with Ben Weinman ... more info

Metalsucks — Girl's got skills. more info

Metal Injection — Lux, the drum godness decided to get all viking'd out and play a drum cover of Mastodon's Blood and Thunder. She should team up with this sexy Asian girl who has a great guitar technique. Follow Lux on Facebook. The post Viking Girl Covers MA... more info

Metalsucks — Stream their new album Iron Chest in full; the best parts of The Ocean, Mastodon and early Baroness rolled into one. more info

Consequence of Sound — Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds adds a dark tinge to classic rock tropes. more info

Prefix — Five of the biggest musicians in metal have announced plans for an exciting new project. Troy Sanders’ ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/mastodon-converge-dillinger-escape-plan-soulfly-me/71380/ more info