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Fender Unveils Troy Sanders Signature Precision Bass
Basses

Fender Unveils Troy Sanders Signature Precision Bass

Mastodon’s Troy Sanders has once again teamed up with Fender to create a signature axe. The company describes the new Fender Troy Sanders Precision Bass as the “ultimate weapon for heavy metal enthusiasts.”

Mastodon and Gojira Announce “Mega-Monsters Tour”
Concerts & Tours

Mastodon and Gojira Announce “Mega-Monsters Tour”

Two behemoth bands are teaming up for an extra heavy tour this year. Mastodon and Gojira will hit the road for “The Mega-Monsters Tour,” which means the nation will rumble each night to the bass lines of Troy Sanders and Jean-Michel Labadie.

Opeth and Mastodon Unveil 2022 North American Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Opeth and Mastodon Unveil 2022 North American Tour Dates

Last year, one of the best metal tours was a co-headlining bill between Opeth and Mastodon. Now the bands have announced a second leg of the tour. It’s a great opportunity to catch two mighty bassists in one night: Martin Mendez and Troy Sanders.

Mastodon Releases “Hushed and Grim”
New Albums

Mastodon Releases “Hushed and Grim”

In September of 2018, Mastodon manager Nick John passed away from pancreatic cancer. The metal mainstays have now released their newest full-length release, “Hushed and Grim”, as part of their process dealing with the profound loss.

Troy Sanders and Gone is Gone Release Second Full-Length Album
New Albums

Troy Sanders and Gone is Gone Release Second Full-Length Album

A month after releasing a new album with Killer Be Killed, Troy Sanders has another new record out with Gone is Gone. “If Everything Happens For A Reason… Then Nothing Really Matters At All” is the second full-length album from the band.

Reluctant Hero: An Interview with Troy Sanders
Interviews

Reluctant Hero: An Interview with Troy Sanders

The idea of a metal all-star group can be hard to pull off. However, Killer Be Killed has once again proven just how perfect it can be with their second album, “Reluctant Hero”. We caught up with Troy Sanders to get the scoop on that and more.

Troy Sanders and Mastodon Drop “Medium Rarities”
New Albums

Troy Sanders and Mastodon Drop “Medium Rarities”

Troy Sanders and Mastodon are in the process of working on new material, but until that’s done they’re keeping up their momentum with “Medium Rarities”. The 16-song album is a collection of live cuts, B-sides, instrumentals, and covers.

Gone Is Gone, Featuring Troy Sanders, Releases Second Single
News

Gone Is Gone, Featuring Troy Sanders, Releases Second Single

Gone is Gone (featuring Troy Sanders) has released another single, marking their second new song since they released their full-length debut in 2017. “Everything is Wonderfall” was created out of a jam from near the beginning of the pandemic.

Troy Sanders and Gone is Gone Release New Song
News

Troy Sanders and Gone is Gone Release New Song

Gone is Gone, the supergroup fronted by Mastodon bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, have returned with a new single called “No One Ever Walked on Water.” The track marks their first new music since their 2017 debut album, “Echolocation.”

Mastodon’s Troy Sanders to Join Thin Lizzy for Summer Festival Dates
Concerts & Tours

Mastodon’s Troy Sanders to Join Thin Lizzy for Summer Festival Dates

Thin Lizzy is known for having incredible bassists. Formed by the legendary Phil Lynott, the band filled out the low end after his passing with players like Marco Mendoza, Guy Pratt, Randy Gregg, and Tom Hamilton. Now they’ve announced the latest to take up the banner will be Mastodon’s Troy Sanders.

Dub Trio Returns with “The Shape of Dub To Come”
New Albums

Dub Trio Returns with “The Shape of Dub To Come”

Stu Brooks and Dub Trio have just released their fifth album, entitled “The Shape of Dub to Come.” A play on the groundbreaking Ornette Coleman album “The Shape of Jazz to Come,” as well as The Refused’s “The Shape of Punk to Come,” the record is also experimental in its approach to the style.

Primus and Mastodon Team Up for Expansive Tour
Concerts & Tours

Primus and Mastodon Team Up for Expansive Tour

The bass will be riding high this spring as Primus and Mastodon have announced a co-headlining tour. With Les Claypool and Troy Sanders at the helm of each band, the tour is not to be missed. The lengthy trek kicks off May 6th at Red Rocks in Colorado before heading South, up the Northeast, through the Midwest, and down the...