Mastodon Bundle with Metal Hammer Offers Exclusive T‑Shirt and Cover
Mastodon fans can now secure a limited‑edition bundle that pairs the latest issue of Metal Hammer with a newly designed T‑shirt, available exclusively through the Louder webstore. The issue, released in 2026, showcases the band’s revamped lineup on its cover and celebrates their comeback album Marrow Deep, recorded after the tragic loss of longtime guitarist Brent Hinds in August 2025. The Metal Hammer bundle features a cover photograph of the Atlanta‑based metal veterans, highlighting the addition of guitarist Nick Johnston. Inside, the magazine presents in‑depth interviews with founding members Brann Dailor, Troy Sanders and Bill Kelliher. Troy reflects on Hinds’ death: “I was immediately shocked and saddened,” Troy says of Brent’s death in a motorcycle accident, aged 51. “But unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised. I don’t mean that in any distasteful manner, whatsoever. I’ve done everything I could as a friend and as a bandmate over the years. I don’t know what else I could’ve done, so I’m kind of forced to just let go.” Bill adds, “I wasn’t surprised that it happened, but I was shocked,” and continues, “I just didn’t think it was going to happen like that.” Looking ahead, Bill says, “I feel like the next record, in another year or two, will showcase even more of Nick [Johnston, new guitarist] and me playing off each other.” He explains the new dynamic: “Toward the end of Brent’s time in the band, I was writing most of the rhythms and song structures anyway, and he would come in like a finishing carpenter to add the crazy solos. It’s a similar set‑up with Nick, but Nick is much more receptive and absolutely full of fresh ideas.” The issue also includes interviews with other metal acts. Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless declares, “I ground myself to the bone for this record,” describing the personal burnout that delayed their new album Decades. Ghost’s Tobias Forge discusses the production of the band’s massive concert film 2 Big To Rig, recounting an on‑stage incident that almost derailed the Skeletour show and hinting at “extracurricular” future projects. Additional features cover Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Green Lung’s London occult tour, and a host of other metal news, all bundled in the same issue. Mastodon’s 2026 resurgence marks a pivotal moment for the band, merging grief with creative renewal. The Marrow Deep album, supported by the exclusive Metal Hammer package, signals a renewed commercial push and offers fans tangible memorabilia. By limiting the bundle to the Louder store, the band creates urgency while rewarding dedicated followers with unique artwork and apparel. The inclusion of Ghost’s interview underscores the publication’s broader relevance to the contemporary metal scene, positioning the issue as a must‑have snapshot of the genre’s evolving landscape.
Mastodon’s new Metal Hammer cover
