Starting today, Mastodon will launch a video featuring American artist, Skinner, who’s work graces the cover of the Mastodon’s forthcoming album, Once More ‘Round The Sun. The short film showcases a conversation between Brann Dailor and Skinner taking about the genesis of the ideas that would eventually become the cover art. Skinner talks about his longtime appreciation of Mastodon’s music that would later inspire his creation of these lurid and iconic images. The internationally respected Art & Culture Magazine JUXTAPOZ will host the premier of the video on their website today. Click here to view and share.

Once More ‘Round The Sun, Mastodon’s sixth full-length studio album, their first since 2011’s The Hunter, will be released by Reprise Records on June 24^th. It was recorded in Nashville with Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fights, Alice In Chains, Deftones, etc.).

The first track from the album “High Road,” is available digitally now. Pre-order Once More ‘Round The Sun here and instantly receive a digital download of “High Road,”

As previously announced, on June 24^th, the stunning Deluxe 2LP Vinyl Edition of Once More ‘Round The Sun will go on sale.This limited edition package will include two discs pressed onto 180g black vinyl housed in a quadruple gatefold vinyl jacket featuring artwork by the American artist Skinner previously mentioned, plus a CD of the complete album. The package will include four exclusive lithographs derived from the album artwork. Click here to explore the amazing album artwork. If you pre-order the Deluxe Vinyl Edition, you’ll be entitled to bonus digital content: An instant download of “High Road,” plus another album track (to be determined) delivered digitally prior to street date, and a digital download of the entire album delivered on street date. This one-time-only package will be available exclusively through www.mastodonrocks.com. Don’t delay, as these will sell out quickly. Click here to view the beautiful Deluxe 2LP Vinyl Edition.

The next track from Once More ‘Round The Sun, will be the hard-charging “Chimes At Midnight.This Friday, May 23^rd, you can view a teaser clip for the track here.

Once More ‘Round The Sun track-listing:

1. Tread Lightly
2. The Motherload
3. High Road
4. Once More ‘Round The Sun
5. Chimes At Midnight
6. Asleep In The Deep
7. Feast Your Eyes
8. Aunt Lisa
9. Ember City
10. Halloween
11. Diamond In The Witch House

Mastodon’s upcoming tour dates are as follows:

Wed. May 28 Sonisphere Festival Helsinki, Finland

Fri. May 30 Gärdet, Stockholm Stockholm, Sweden

Sat. May 31 Ursynalia Festival Warsaw, Poland

Sun. Jun 1 Sonisphere Festival Oslo, Norway

Tues. Jun 3 Jailhouse Rock Festival Horsens, Denmark

Wed. Jun 4 Imtech Arena Hamburg, Germany

Fri. Jun 6 Rock AM Ring Wershofen, Germany

Mon. Jun 9 PinkPop Olland, Netherlands

Tues. Jun 10 FRI-SON Fribourg, Switzerland

Wed. Jun 11 Z7 KONZERTFABRIK Pratteln, Switzerland

Fri. Jun 13 Bonnaroo Music Festival Manchester, TN

Fri. Jun 20 Amnesia Rockfest Montebello, Canada

Thurs. Jun 26 Hedon Zwolle, Netherlands

Fri. Jun 27 Melkweg Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sat. Jun 28 Graspop Dessel, Belgium

Sun. Jun 29 Park Live Moscow, Russian Federation

Thurs. Jul 3 Main Square Festival Arras, France

Fri. Jul 4 Le Zenith Paris, France

Sun. Jul 6 Knebworth Park London, United Kingdom

Fri. Jul 18 Malakoff Rock Festival Nordfjordeid, Norway

Sat. Jul 19 Bukta Open Air Festival Tromsø, Norway

Sat. Sept 6 Hopscotch Festival Raleigh, NC

Fri. Sept 12 Riot Fest Chicago Chicago, IL *Performance Date TBD*

MASTODON:

Troy Sanders — Bass Guitar / Vocals
Brent Hinds — Guitars / Vocals
Bill Kelliher — Guitars
Brann Dailor — Drums / Vocals

 

ABOUT SKINNER:

Skinner is a self-taught artist living in Oakland, California who has meticulously crafted a balance of extraordinary mural work, bizarre and antagonistic installations while maintaining a prolific commercial career. Influenced by 80’s pop culture, human struggle, myths and violence, dungeons and dragons and the heavy metal gods, Skinner’s mind is one of psycho social mayhem fueled by a calculated chaos. His work has been shown all over the world in various museums, universities and galleries. He has been an ambassador of the alternative arts movement in countries ranging from Russia, Cuba, Japan, Europe and all across the United States. Pay him a visit and see the chaos in action. Go to: http://www.theartofskinner.com/