Atlanta-based progressive metal giants MASTODON have unveiled their powerful new single, **“Your Ghost Again,”** a deeply personal composition born from one of the most challenging periods in the band's history. The song reflects on grief, loss, and remembrance, drawing inspiration from the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds and the passing of drummer Brann Dailor’s mother.
Musically, “Your Ghost Again” blends the band's trademark heavy riffs with soaring melodies and atmospheric textures. Vocal duties are shared by bassist Troy Sanders and drummer Brann Dailor, while guitarists Bill Kelliher and newcomer Nick Johnston provide a dynamic mix of crushing heaviness and emotional depth. Keyboard contributions from João Nogueira further enhance the song’s cinematic atmosphere.
Produced by Patrik Berger and Kurt Ballou and mixed by acclaimed engineer Andrew Scheps, the track serves as an early glimpse into MASTODON’s forthcoming studio album, which is currently nearing completion.
Speaking about the song’s meaning, Dailor explained that the lyrics were inspired by the experience of losing people who have been part of one’s life for decades. He described moments of unexpectedly “seeing” loved ones in familiar places, only to be reminded that they are gone. During the recording sessions, he often imagined Brent Hinds standing beside him in the studio, just as he had for years. Similar memories of his mother also found their way into the songwriting process, ultimately shaping the emotional core of the track.
Alongside the single release, MASTODON has announced **“The Poisonous Weapons Tour,”** a North American headlining trek featuring support from DEAFHEAVEN and ALCEST. The tour will begin on September 16 in Orlando, Florida, and conclude on October 24 at Sick New World Dallas.
### The Poisonous Weapons Tour 2026
* Sept. 16 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock
* Sept. 18 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards
* Sept. 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
* Sept. 20 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
* Sept. 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
* Sept. 23 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
* Sept. 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
* Sept. 25 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
* Sept. 27 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
* Sept. 28 – Toronto, ON – Rebel
* Sept. 29 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks
* Oct. 1 – Detroit, MI – Fillmore Detroit
* Oct. 2 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
* Oct. 3 – Minneapolis, MN – Palace Theatre
* Oct. 6 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
* Oct. 7 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House
* Oct. 9 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
* Oct. 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
* Oct. 11 – San Diego, CA – The Sound
* Oct. 14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
* Oct. 16 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
* Oct. 17 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
* Oct. 18 – Memphis, TN – Satellite Music Hall
* Oct. 20 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
* Oct. 21 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
* Oct. 22 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
* Oct. 24 – Dallas, TX – Sick New World Dallas
Released through Loma Vista Recordings, “Your Ghost Again” marks another significant chapter in MASTODON’s two-decade career.
Since forming in 2000, MASTODON have established themselves as one of modern metal’s most influential and innovative acts. Landmark releases such as “Leviathan,” “Crack The Skye,” “The Hunter,” “Once More ’Round The Sun,” and “Emperor Of Sand” have earned critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. Their Grammy-winning track “Sultan’s Curse” further solidified their status among metal’s elite.
The band’s most recent studio album, “Hushed And Grim,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart and received widespread praise from critics. Following a successful anniversary tour celebrating “Leviathan” alongside LAMB OF GOD and the release of their collaborative single “Floods Of Triton,” MASTODON continue to expand their creative legacy while remaining one of heavy music’s most respected and forward-thinking forces.