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Mastodon Coming to ROCKchester

Darren Kemp Sep 2, 2015

Mastodon recently announced their long-awaited return to Rockchester with a show at new venue Anthology on Nov. 13. Although technically from Atlanta, half of the ferocious foursome call the Flour City home. Both guitarist Bill Kelliher…

Music Festivals

Heavy Montréal 2015 set for Parc Jean-Drapeau Once Again

Mark McGauley Jul 14, 2015

This year's edition of Heavy Montréal features some of metal's biggest names. From August 7th through the 9th at Parc Jean-Drapeau, metal fans will be banging their heads to headliners Korn, Faith No More and Slipknot. This 3-day event has…

Tool and Mastodon Members Unite to Form The Legend of the Seagullmen

Darren Kemp Feb 10, 2015

For those fans waiting for the upcoming Tool album who haven't disintegrated into dust yet - here's some good news to tide you over: "Best drummer ever" candidate Danny Carey and Mastodon lead axe man Brent Hinds (Whom also recently…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Metal Monthly Fix: Top Ten Most Anticipated 2015 Metal/Hard Rock Releases

Jay Saint G Feb 5, 2015

With a month already into 2015, one of things to get excited about is upcoming album released we are expecting or hope to see the light of day. We expect big things from 2015 as far as heavy music, so without further ado, here are the top…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Mastodon and Clutch Join Together for ‘The Missing Link’ Tour with New York Dates

Steve Malinski Jan 23, 2015

When two bands share a long-time friendship it's bound to happen: a heavy-kicking co-headlining tour. Metal fans can rejoice this spring as Mastodon and Clutch make 29 stops around the United States and Canada. Supporting them for the…

News

CNY’s Joey Belladonna of Anthrax Among 57th Grammys’ Best Metal Performance

Jay Saint G Dec 8, 2014

For the fifth time in the band’s career, Anthrax has been nominated for the upcoming 57th Annual Grammy Awards for ‘Best Metal Performance.’ Anthrax, fronted by CNY’s Joey Belladonna have yet to take home the award. They're nominated for…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Mastodon “Once More ‘Round the Sun”

Zach Hitt Jul 3, 2014

The most recognizable aspect of the music of Mastodon is that their music is not recognizable for a particular aspect. Yes, they have their trademarks, such as unusual lyrical themes, shared lead vocal duties, and a wide variety of…

News

June Storms in With a Blaze of Metal Glory

Darren Kemp Jun 3, 2014

In a one-two punch that even the most fanatic of moshers couldn't ignore, the beginning of June 2014 brought new singles of Metal Glory from two of some of the most esteemed bands among headbangers. Yesterday, Sweden's Opeth, known for…

Review: Rockstar Mayhem Festival

Chad Vergine Sep 20, 2013

Saratoga Springs may be known for its natural springs or its historic racetrack, but it’s time to talk about the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival that invaded the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) July 20, 2013. What a…

News

RED FANG to open for the Eupropean leg of Mastodon tour.

NYS Music Staff Dec 17, 2011

It is no surprise that Red Fang was selected to open the American leg of Mastodon’s tour. The two bands are very similar in style and equally diverse from both a vocal and musical standpoint. For many metal fans, this is actually something…

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