It is the band’s first LP without founding guitarist Brent Hinds
After previously revealing the lead single “Your Ghost Again,“ Mastodon have confirmed their forthcoming album Marrow Deep. It is the band’s first LP without founding guitarist Brent Hinds. Mastodon parted ways with Hinds last March, and then he tragically passed away last August at just 51.
The upcoming Marrow Deep arrives on August 28 through Loma Vista Recordings. It will be available for streaming, as well as on CD and limited edition vinyl variants. The album features new guitarist Nick Johnston, and significant contributions from keyboardist João Nogueira.
Check out the cover art and tracklisting below, plus a link to pre-order.
On Monday, Mastodon released a statement announcing the new record.
“Hello Everyone,
You have all been asking for it, so we are excited to announce our new album, Marrow Deep, will be released August 28th, 2026 and we are kicking it off with a new video for our new song “Snakes For Dinner”, which features an appearance from our long time friend, Josh Homme.
It’s been quite the journey making this album, and we are very happy with how it came out, we can not wait for you to hear the whole thing! Until then, check out the new video, and pre-order a copy of the album today. Stay tuned, we’l keep bringing you updates, content and bunch of other cool fun stuff!
As always, thank you for being part of our world. We look forward to seeing you all on the Poisonous Weapons Tour and beyond!”
– Mastodon
To celebrate the album announcement, Mastodon have revealed another new song “Snakes for Dinner.” The song features a very special guest appearance by Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. Stream the official music video below now.
About the record’s lead single, Drummer Brann Dailor states, “‘Your Ghost Again’ is about when you lose somebody that’s close to you that you existed with for most of your life. When we were in the studio recording, I kept seeing Brent. I’d see him on my right holding the guitar because that’s where he’d usually be. It’s the same with my mom: I keep seeing her. I was just singing about what I was seeing, and I was seeing ghosts.”
Guitarist Bill Kelliher says, “We wanted to pick a song that sounds like Mastodon, and that has all the things in there, because it’s the first impression of what people are gonna hear. It speaks about the things that have just happened and people passing. I could go deep but I don’t want to because a lot of that shit’s personal.”
“My portion of the song, lyrically, is all about Brent, and for Brent,” bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders states. “The bridge lyrics are two lines of pure gratitude towards Brent.”
Mastodon and Brent Hinds parted ways last March. The announcement was made on the band’s official social media channels. At the time, the band was in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic getting ready to perform at Tool’s destination festival Tool: Live in the Sand at the Hard Rock & Royalton Resorts. Other featured acts for the weekend included Primus, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, and more.
In addition to releasing a new song, Mastodon have announced a fall headlining tour across North America. The Poisonous Weapons Tour begins on September 16 in Orlando along with very special guests Deafheaven and Alcest. It includes featured performances at Louder Than Life (Kentucky), and wraps up on October 24 with a slot at Sick New World in Dallas.
Check out the full tour itinerary below, plus a link to grab tickets.
Mastodon’s eighth album Hushed and Grim came out back in 2021. It is their longest and most introspective work to date, a double album influenced by the passing of their longtime manager Nick John. The album explored themes of grief, loss, and renewal, further expanding their musical range. It reached No. 1 on both the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart, while peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard 200.
Mastodon – Marrow Deep [Loma Vista Recordings, 2026]
- Barbarians Blood
- Poisonous Weapons
- Your Ghost Again
- Snakes For Dinner
- Out Like A Lamb
- In The Ruins
- They’re Coming For You
- Golden Spires
- Moth and Bone
- A Vampire’s Demeanor
- The Vanishing
- The Three Fates
Pre-order now HERE
September 16 – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL
September 18 – Asheville Yards – Asheville, NC
September 19 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
September 20 – Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY*
September 22 – Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA
September 23 Citizens House of Blues – Boston, MA
September 24 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY
September 25 – The Anthem – Washington, DC
September 27 – MTELUS – Montreal, QC
September 28 – REBEL – Toronto, ON
September 29 – Buffalo RiverWorks – Buffalo, NY
October 1 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
October 2 – The Riviera Theater – Chicago, IL
October 3 – Palace Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
October 6 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
October 7 – Revolution Center – Boise, ID
October 9 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA
October 10 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA
October 11 – The Sound – San Diego, CA
October 14 – Fillmore Plaza – Denver, CO
October 16 – Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, IA
October 17 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
October 18 – Satellite Music Hall – Memphis, TN
October 20 – Agor Theater & Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
October 21 – Peidmont Hall – Greensboro, NC
October 22 – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
October 24 – Sick New World – Dallas, TX*
*Festival Date
Tickets will be available HERE