Mastodon Share “In The Ruins” Ahead of New Album Marrow Deep
Mastodon have shared their new single and video, “In The Ruins,” ahead of their first album in five years, Marrow Deep. The album arrives August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings and follows 2021’s Hushed and Grim.
Inspired by the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene and the personal losses experienced by bassist and vocalist Troy Sanders and his family, “In The Ruins” channels grief into a powerful statement of resilience. The accompanying video, created by animation and VFX studio Hey Beautiful Jerk, follows a one-eyed creature named Frank through flooded and ruined landscapes.
Speaking on the video, Hey Beautiful Jerk states: "The initial inspiration for Frank and the concept for ‘In The Ruins’ came to me when I was in the ER for 10 hours with the worst eye infection of my life. The pain was so bad it felt like my eye was revolting and wanted to escape my head. I had just talked to Brann about the meaning of the song and how it was inspired by his and Troy's recent losses. The expression ‘picking up the pieces’ came to me and I sketched a very rough version of Frank on my phone, capturing the idea as fast as I could before my eye wanted to escape my face once again."
Marrow Deep features founding members Brann Dailor, Troy Sanders and Bill Kelliher, alongside guitarist Nick Johnston and keyboardist João Nogueira. The album also includes guest appearances from Josh Homme, Geezer Butler, Joe Duplantier, Randy Blythe, Nate Newton, Ben Koller and Neil Fallon.
Mastodon will support the album with The Poisonous Weapons Tour, featuring Deafheaven and Alcest. The North American run includes dates at Montreal’s MTELUS on September 27 and Toronto’s REBEL on September 28.
Pre-save or pre-order Marrow Deep* and watch the new video for “In The Ruins” below:
The Poisonous Weapons Tour
September 16: Orlando, FL
September 18: Asheville, NC
September 20: Louisville, KY
September 22: Philadelphia, PA
September 23: Boston, MA
September 24: Brooklyn, NY
September 25: Washington, DC
September 27: Montreal, QC
September 28: Toronto, ON
September 29: Buffalo, NY
