Mastodon have experienced a great deal of loss during the course of their 26-year career. From 2009’s Crack The Skye paying tribute to drummer Brann Dailor’s sister, who died by suicide as a teenager, ...

If human suffering is a well of inspiration in metal, then you'd hope we'd be nearing the bottom. Alas, as the world keeps turning, and in turn, turning to shit, bands are given more and more ...