Mastodon have released \u201cYour Ghost Again\u201d, their new single and one of the first compositions the band has shared since the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds. The release also marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Atlanta group, who are currently working on the follow-up to Hushed and Grim while continuing to redefine their identity after more than two decades together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The song was written and recorded during a particularly difficult period for the band. In addition to the loss of Hinds, drummer and vocalist Brann Dailor also faced the death of his mother, circumstances that directly influenced the song\u2019s subject matter. However, rather than becoming an exclusively introspective piece, the track retains many of the elements that have defined Mastodon from the beginning: dynamic structures, shifts in intensity, a strong melodic presence and a balance between aggression and atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n