Mastodon has just released a new song called “Your Ghost Again,” inspired by the recent losses they’ve faced, including the death of former bandmate Brent Hinds and the mother of drummer Brann Dailor. Dailor explains that the song reflects those moments when you feel the presence of someone you’ve lost in familiar places. “When we were in the studio, I kept seeing Brent, like he was right there holding his guitar,” he shares. Hinds, a founding member of the band, passed away in a motorcycle crash on August 20, 2025, after leaving the group in March 2025.
Dailor also mentions that he feels the same way about his mom, recalling moments that bring a mix of excitement and sadness. “It’s these big relationships that inspired the song. I was just singing about what I was seeing, and I was seeing ghosts,” he says.
“Your Ghost Again” is a preview of Mastodon’s upcoming album, which will follow their 2021 release, Hushed and Grim. The band has also announced The Poisonous Weapons Tour, kicking off on September 16 in Orlando, Florida, with support from Deafhaven and Alcest. The tour will wrap up on October 22 in Atlanta, Georgia, and the band will perform at the Sick New World Festival in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 24. Tickets are available now at MastodonRocks.com.
