As Expected, Lamb of God and Mastodon’s Single “Floods of Triton” is a Banger
What happens when you take two of the bigger bands in modern metal like Lamb of God and Mastodon and mash them together like a high-speed head-on collision? You get the collaborative single “Floods of Triton,” which is available right now wherever you stream your music.
Released as a sort of bookend to the bands’ co-headlining arena tour that celebrated their classic albums Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake, “Floods of Trition” deftly takes instantly noticeable aspects of both and puts them on display. Randy Blythe explodes behind the mic. Brann Dailor does his magic on the drums. Each guitarist’s part is distinct and easily recognizable. And of course you get Troy Sanders’ bellowing in the mix as well.
From start to finish, it feels like both bands really managed to put something out there that celebrates both of their legacies. This might be me projecting onto the song a little bit, but you can tell the two groups of dudes genuinely have a respect for one another, since they give ample space for everyone to breathe and stand out within the song.
The song was recorded at Mastodon’s own West End Sound in Atlanta and was produced by Mastodon and Tyler Bates, who’s worked on movie scores for flicks like John Wick, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more.
If you’re a collector and want a sick vinyl picture disc of the single, you can preorder your copy today.
As for their remaining live performances, both bands will be at Riot Fest in Chicago on September 22, after which point they’ll go on their separate ways for tour dates. You can find the full list of shows for both bands below.
MASTODON TOUR DATES
9/22 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest
9/28 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
10/10 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
12/06 – Melbourne, Aus – Good Things Festival
12/07 – Sydney, Aus – Good Things Festival
12/08 – Brisbane, Aus – Good Things Festival
LAMB OF GOD TOUR DATES
9/22 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest
10/28 – 11/1 – Headbangers Boat Cruise
