Steambreather
| "Steambreather" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Mastodon | ||||
| from the album Emperor of Sand | ||||
| Released | August 25, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Stoner metal[1] | |||
| Length | 5:03 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Mastodon singles chronology | ||||
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"Steambreather" is a song by American heavy metal band Mastodon. It was the second single off of their album Emperor of Sand, the follow-up to first single "Show Yourself". As of October 2017, it had peaked at number 18 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Background[edit]
The song was released as the second single from band's studio album Emperor of Sand on August 25, 2017, despite the fact that the band had a new EP, Cold Dark Place, scheduled to release less than a month later.[2] The music video for the song was released on the same day.[3] The video involves two men who go to an event thinking it's a self-help seminar, only to find out its really an occult gathering.[4] The two witness bizarre rituals that end up leaving people dead.[5] Music journalists commonly took note of the video's weirdness,[5][6] and compared the approach to that of their prior single, "Show Yourself", where the band pairs heavy, dark lyrical themes with more light-hearted, silly visuals.[7][8][9] The video was created by Essy May and Stevie Gee and produced by Hugo Donkin from Blink Art.[10]
Themes and composition[edit]
Spin described the song as a "intricate metal mini-symphony".[11]
Personnel[edit]
- Brann Dailor − vocals, drums, percussion
- Troy Sanders − vocals, bass
- Brent Hinds − vocals, lead guitar
- Bill Kelliher − guitars
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard (Mainstream Rock) | 18[12] |
References[edit]
- ^ Reed, Ryan (March 28, 2017). "Mastodon on Real-Life Tragedies That Inspired Harrowing New LP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ Thiessen, Brock (August 25, 2017). "Mastodon "Steambreather" (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Video Premiere: MASTODON's 'Steambreather'". Blabbermouth.net. August 25, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (August 25, 2017). "Mastodon Explore the Occult in New "Steambreather" Video: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ a b Rettig, James (August 25, 2017). "Mastodon – "Steambreather" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Geslani, Michelle (August 25, 2017). "Mastodon reveal supernatural "Steambreather" video: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Witmer, Phil (August 25, 2017). "Mastodon's "Steambreather" Video Is Funny but Will Make You Fear Noses". Vice. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Childers, Chad (August 25, 2017). "Mastodon Introduce Sinister Guru in Trippy 'Steambreather' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Fanelli, Damian (August 28, 2017). "Mastodon Premiere "Steambreather" Music Video". Guitar World. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Fanelli, Damian (August 28, 2017). "Mastodon Release "Steambreather" Music Video". Guitar Player. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Cook-Wilson, Winston (August 25, 2017). "Video: Mastodon – "Steambreather"". Spin. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Mastodon Steambreather Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2017.