Mastodon drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor joins Metal Mayhem ROC for an in-depth conversation surrounding Marrow Deep and a pivotal new chapter for the band.
Speaking with Metal Walt and Bill “The Rager,” Dailor opens up about the new album, the loss of Brent Hinds, some remarkable collaborations, and what moving forward looks like for Mastodon.
Brent Hinds and a Complicated Final Chapter
Twenty-five years of history doesn’t disappear overnight.
Dailor discusses Mastodon’s complicated final chapter with Hinds, why the band felt certain things needed to be addressed, and how he views Brent’s place in the Mastodon story today.
The Meaning Behind Marrow Deep
There’s a deeply personal story behind the title Marrow Deep.
Dailor explains how the album became connected to two of the most important relationships in his life — his late mother and Brent — and how those emotions found their way into the music, lyrics and artwork.
Returning to the Studio After Loss
Mastodon returned to the studio shortly after Hinds’ death, with sessions already booked and a new album waiting to be completed.
Dailor takes Metal Mayhem ROC inside those difficult early sessions and explains what happened when the band turned back toward the music.
How Geezer Butler Entered the Picture
Marrow Deep features appearances from Josh Homme, Neil Fallon and Black Sabbath legend Geezer Butler.
Dailor reveals how Geezer became involved with “The Vanishing” — and why that particular collaboration carried a personal significance he never could have anticipated.
Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning
Dailor also revisits Mastodon opening Black Sabbath’s historic Back to the Beginning celebration, performing “Supernaut” and witnessing Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance.
What began with the pressure of opening one of metal’s biggest events became something Dailor will never forget.
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