Mastadon were finally back in town (27 March) after what seamed a long four years; this time, and for the first time, they were the headliners.
There was no lack of confidence present as each member mounted the stage as if it were their own mountain. Mastodon tightly bashed out a mammoth set-list that pleased the innards over every pair of eardrums in the hall – the sound was monsterous.
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From the get go nothing was held back as 'Tread Lightly' lifted the tiled roof, followed closely by 'Once More 'Around the Sun' and 'Blasteroid'. 'Aqua Dementia' and 'Ol'e Nessie' sat perfectly in the middle and closing the night were well-loved classics 'Crystal Skull', 'Megladon' and 'Blood & Thunder'. No encores for these beastly, savage men.
Image © Carl Neumann
Vocalist and bassist, Troy Sanders, twisted and grooved in his trademark manner, which turned the emotional crowed into a blazing frenzy – his steely glare and ridged attitude only encouraged the rage.
Image © Carl Neumann
Mastodon Setlist
Tread LightlyOnce More 'Round The Sun
Blasteroid
Oblivion
The Motherload
Chimes At Midnight
High Road
Aqua Dementia
Ol'e Nessie
Halloween
Aunt Lisa
Divinations
Bladecatcher
Black Tongue
Ember City
Megalodon
Crystal Skull
Blood And Thunder