"Leviathan" is the critically acclaimed second studio album by American metal band Mastodon, released in 2004 on CD format by Relapse Records. Inspired by Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby-Dick," this concept album takes listeners on an epic sonic journey through crushing riffs, complex rhythms, and atmospheric soundscapes. Tracks like "Blood and Thunder," "Iron Tusk," and "I Am Ahab" showcase Mastodon's signature blend of sludge metal, progressive elements, and technical prowess. The album received widespread praise for its ambitious storytelling and musicianship, earning it a place among the most influential metal albums of the 21st century.
Mastodon hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and has become one of modern metal?s most innovative bands since their formation in 2000. Known for pushing genre boundaries with each release, they have earned multiple Grammy nominations and critical accolades worldwide.
Relapse Records is a renowned independent label specializing in heavy music genres such as death metal, grindcore, doom, sludge, and experimental sounds. Founded in 1990 in Pennsylvania (USA), Relapse has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of numerous groundbreaking artists across the extreme music spectrum.
A multi-layered, musically and thematically progressive, extreme metal record of the first order which cemented Mastadon's status as one of the leading forces in metal's return to relevance in the mid-2000s.