rockdoc Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Just wondering if anyone has heard any info on Mastedon ? I heard a couple years back they were working on songs again with Dino and John Elefante . I loved both of there past releases . [see my reply at the bottom of this thread for new info. -Dan] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighNDryRulz Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I would definitely be interested in this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kethdredd Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think I heard that John Elphante was working on a solo disc, haven't heard any rumors about a new Mastedon disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think I heard that John Elphante was working on a solo disc, haven't heard any rumors about a new Mastedon disc. Wow - I really hope John Elefante does another solo disc. The other 3 were amazing albums for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighNDryRulz Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I am interested in anything put out by Dino and John Elefante. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Of Fire Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Last I heard (well over a year ago) was the John was working on another solo CD, but that it was supposed to rock more like Mastedon...his first 3 solo albums, as well as the Mastedon albums, are fantastic...one of my favorite singers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmaniac777 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 From what I can gather and cull from various sources, Mastedon has been put on a back burner until further notice. John is currently compiling a "best of" collection that will feature his favorite Mastedon tracks, and his next solo album is currently being worked on and will tentatively be released in '09, but apparently it's going to be "less radio-friendly and more artistic," which I'm pretty sure translates into "sucks." Oh well, doesn't bother me much, as all his previous solo CDs were way too lite for my tastes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kethdredd Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 There is a sample of new stuff that John is working on, sounds pretty good to me so far. http://www.myspace.com/johnelefante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 There is a sample of new stuff that John is working on, sounds pretty good to me so far. http://www.myspace.com/johnelefante Sounds really cool. Look forward to hearing the finished stuff. Nice link thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Of Fire Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Those samples sound awesome!!! SO glad to hear his voice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM (2) Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 There is a sample of new stuff that John is working on, sounds pretty good to me so far. http://www.myspace.com/johnelefante Cool - sounds good to me. Love this guys voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodicrockoz Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 mastedon slated in for 2011 release??? how about that, I'm hoping for something later this year if not early next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2aortrade Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 A Mastedon new album???? Would be the most expecting christian release for me... 2 albums of mastedon are top ten in my collection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan3000 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 A Mastedon new album???? Would be the most expecting christian release for me... 2 albums of mastedon are top ten in my collection... Yes, they are killer...by far my favorite Christian metal band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Am listening to the new Mastedon for the first time as I type this. VERY promising! Updated with a slightly more modern approach, but with the signature Elefante sound that the name conjures. His voice is in fine form. My favorite track thus far, and it is a MONSTER, in my opinion: Nowhere Without Your Love Release date is Tuesday (Oct. 6) -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 OMFG! The track "One Day Down by the Lake (See You Real Soon)" is stylistically straight off Kansas - Vinyl Confessions! This is way too frickin' cool. EDIT: This track is almost 11 minutes long, and it is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 CD added to site and 1-minute audio samples posted of all tracks: http://www.heavyharmonies.com/cgi-bin/glam...=3&Letter=A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighNDryRulz Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 OMFG! The track "One Day Down by the Lake (See You Real Soon)" is stylistically straight off Kansas - Vinyl Confessions! This is way too frickin' cool. EDIT: This track is almost 11 minutes long, and it is amazing. Thanks, Dan!!! Didn't Kerry Livgren contribute to that song? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 OMFG! The track "One Day Down by the Lake (See You Real Soon)" is stylistically straight off Kansas - Vinyl Confessions! This is way too frickin' cool. EDIT: This track is almost 11 minutes long, and it is amazing. Thanks, Dan!!! Didn't Kerry Livgren contribute to that song? Not sure what you mean by "contribute". Kerry Livgren plays on the whole album. -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardrockhaven Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 CD added to site and 1-minute audio samples posted of all tracks: http://www.heavyharmonies.com/cgi-bin/glam...=3&Letter=A I just checked out all those sound samples and I gotta say this is a big disappointment for me. The first two albums are staples of Christian melodic hard rock, but I didn't hear any of that magic on '3'. I wouldn't even classify this new one as "hard" rock. This was pretty weak all the way around. Very sad. I consider Jon and Dino two of the best producers to ever grace the Christian music scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I just checked out all those sound samples and I gotta say this is a big disappointment for me. The first two albums are staples of Christian melodic hard rock, but I didn't hear any of that magic on '3'. I wouldn't even classify this new one as "hard" rock. This was pretty weak all the way around. Very sad. I consider Jon and Dino two of the best producers to ever grace the Christian music scene. LOFCAUDIO was "hard rock"? Seriously? I wouldn't put it any heavier than the new material, probably a bit lighter actually. It's a Jungle Out There always struck me as the heavier of the two albums, but even that wasn't all that heavy. Oh well, to each their own. I'm enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Of Fire Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Those samples sound amazing!! I love that man's voice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swazi Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I just checked out all those sound samples and I gotta say this is a big disappointment for me. The first two albums are staples of Christian melodic hard rock, but I didn't hear any of that magic on '3'. I wouldn't even classify this new one as "hard" rock. This was pretty weak all the way around. Very sad. I consider Jon and Dino two of the best producers to ever grace the Christian music scene. LOFCAUDIO was "hard rock"? Seriously? I wouldn't put it any heavier than the new material, probably a bit lighter actually. It's a Jungle Out There always struck me as the heavier of the two albums, but even that wasn't all that heavy. Oh well, to each their own. I'm enjoying it. Exactly ! You win some, you lose some. You can't have them all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Of Fire Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 They were never any heavier than commercial Def Leppard...the only thing that would have made those first two albums better would have been if John Elefante had sang all of the songs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardrockhaven Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I just checked out all those sound samples and I gotta say this is a big disappointment for me. The first two albums are staples of Christian melodic hard rock, but I didn't hear any of that magic on '3'. I wouldn't even classify this new one as "hard" rock. This was pretty weak all the way around. Very sad. I consider Jon and Dino two of the best producers to ever grace the Christian music scene. LOFCAUDIO was "hard rock"? Seriously? I wouldn't put it any heavier than the new material, probably a bit lighter actually. It's a Jungle Out There always struck me as the heavier of the two albums, but even that wasn't all that heavy. Oh well, to each their own. I'm enjoying it. IMO I think the first two albums classify as hard rock. They're not super-heavy but I still still think it falls into that category much better than this new one. This '3' sounds more like contemporary Christian AOR to me. There are a few lighter AOR bands that I do listen to, but I find a distinct lack of strong choruses on this new one. Jon's voice does sound great but there wasn't one sample that stuck out to me as awesome. But, like you said, to each their own. I'm more curious now to hear the bonus track off the "It's a Jungle Out There" re-issue. I'm hoping it's one from the archives from back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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