Metal Injection

recently sat down with MASTODON vocalist/bassist Troy Sanders and drummer Brann Dailor for a brand new 15 minute interview.

One of the topics discussed during the interview were the rumors of a Crack The Skye movie. The band elaborated more on what they want to go for:

Metal Injection: What kind of vibe are you going for with [the Crack the Skye movie]? Is it like "The Wall" or the KISS movie?

Brann Dailor: "No, not the KISS movie, although that's a great movie."

Metal Injection: Would there be dialog in the movie or is just the music with visuals?

Brann Dailor: "I don't know yet. The first thought that we had for it was just the music and a movie to go along with it. That's what the treatment is for. But we talked to some directors and they're kind of into possibly introducing some dialogue so it's a little more cohesive and makes more sense and making it like "The Wall" or something like that. But, it's kind of at a stand still right now. We don't know if it's going to happen, but we want it to happen. I guess we'll see."

Troy Sanders: "We're definitely trying everything we can to make this Crack The Skye film, but it's quite involved. You need financial backing, a director on board... but we're working as hard we possibly can and we would like for it to be born."

Brann Dailor: "You need assistant directors standing around being like 'Hey, hey, hey, move back. Step back five feet, we're filming a movie here!'"

Metal Injection: That guy needs to get paid!

Brann Dailor: "Yep."

Troy Sanders: "We're eternally searching for the proper catering too."

The entire interview can be seen below. Other topics discussed include the vocals on the new album, beards, movies and more randomness.