It was just last month that we were happily reporting the news that Mastodon were back in the studio working on a follow-up to 2014’s Once More ‘Round the Sun with producer and previous collaborator Brendan O’Brien.
Now, Metal Insider reports that recording for the album has been completed and the record is on its way to be mixed and mastered. Of course, it’s anybody’s guess what the final product will sound like, since the band are known for throwing curveballs.
“So what can one expect from Mastodon’s seventh studio exploration? Well… never ones to repeat, Mastodon embrace the challenge to continually push themselves toward an elevated trajectory with each new release,” a press release reads.
“Their fearless blend of styles, textures and concepts have created a sonic pathway all their own. Each band member contributes their personal genetic footprint into their collective sound that has not only inspired contemporaries but has alighted fans and critics to espouse their appreciation.”
Details at the moment are scant, but Hinds previously told Guitar World that Mastodon’s seventh album could be a double-LP and the band are reportedly eyeing “the early part of the New Year” for the release.
