Blood Mountain

Mastodon

Blood Mountain

RELEASED: September 08, 2006
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Wolf Is Loose 3:34 2. Crystal Skull 3:27 3. Sleeping Giant 5:36 4. Capillarian Crest 4:25 5. Circle of Cysquatch 3:19 6. Bladecatcher 3:20 7. Colony of Birchmen 4:19 8. Hunters of the Sky 3:52 9. Hand of Stone 3:30 10. This Mortal Soil 5:00 11. Siberian Divide 5:32 12. Pendulous Skin 22:15
Historical Archive
Blood Mountain is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Mastodon, released on September 12, 2006. The album is known for its complex song structures, intricate instrumentation, and thematic elements that explore the concept of climbing a mountain as a metaphor for overcoming personal struggles. Musically, Blood Mountain features a blend of progressive metal, sludge metal, and stoner rock, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by heavy riffs, polyrhythmic drumming, and dual vocals. The album has been praised for its ambitious scope and has received critical acclaim, solidifying Mastodon’s place in the modern metal genre.