Metal Injection — Imagine being in Mastodon? I can't even begin to think the type of pressure a band like that must feel right before performing. Well, in a new video, drummer Brann Dailor and bassist Troy Sanders go through what the band does before a show to ge... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Times pop music critic Randall Roberts parses the confusing nominations among the Grammy rock acts, including Coldplay, Radiohead, Mastodon, Mumford & Sons and others. more info

Guardian Music — Academy, ManchesterWith a reputation as one of the heaviest rock bands in the world, Atlanta rockers Mastodon look so very metal that even their drum kit appears to have studs on. Bequiffed drumming powerhouse Brann Dailor aside, the band are an expl... more info

Guardian Music — Take a look at the gigs our writers will be reviewing this week, and tell us about live music you've seen recentlyEach week we publish a list of concerts our writers will be covering in the next few days, and we invite you to tell us about the shows ... more info

ContactMusic — Mastodon rocker Brent Hinds faces playing gigs while sitting on a stool after breaking his foot The singerguitarist was about to board the bands tour bus last month Jan12 when he slipped on a patch of ice and snapped a bone in his left foot He... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Mastodon and Opeth are getting ready to double-team Canadian metal fans. more info

Metal Injection — We are oh-so-excited for this forthcoming tour package which will see Opeth team up with Mastodon and Ghost for a trek all around North America. I can't think of a more appropriate tour package for all of the bands involved. I am very rarely ela... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Mastodon at Terminal 5 (more by Greg Cristman) The full tour schedule for the previously mentioned Heritage Hunter tour (with Mastodon, Opeth and Ghost) has been revealed. The bands will embark on a month-plus long trek kicking off in Maine... more info

Metalsucks — At this point, is there really anything we need to tell you about the Mastodon/Opeth/Ghost tour other than “It’s happening?” We know you’re gonna go; you know you’re gonna go; you’re going. Dates are after the jump. You’re welcome. (M)... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ghost at Bowery Ballroom (more by Greg Cristman) The rumors are true. Mastodon, Opeth, and Ghost will team up for the Heritage Hunter Tour, a string of dates together that have not been entirely revealed, but include a few dates... more info