For the record, that’s a hill I’m willing to die on — Crack The Skye is unequivocally Mastodon‘s best record. So when they announced earlier that they were releasing a 15th anniversary edition of the record in 2LP + Blu-Ray Deluxe Box, 2CD + Blu-Ray Deluxe, 2LP Deluxe Vinyl, 2CD Deluxe, and Digital Deluxe configurations, you bet your ass I was stoked.
According to the band, this new version of the album has the following:
- All versions feature the original album remastered plus the instrumental album, The Score, plus brand-new artwork designed by the band’s long-time collaborator, Paul Romano
- The Limited Edition 2LP & 2CD Sets also boast a bevy of exclusive and essential extras like a Blu-Ray featuring high-res audio, animated 10th Anniversary Tour Visuals, Original Crack the Skye Film and extended & remastered Making Of documentary
- They also feature art extras like expanded booklets, 24×24 poster, custom magnets (2LP box) and sheet of stamps (2CD Set)
So not only do you get a nicer sounding Crack The Skye, but it also comes instrumentally? That’s pretty sick. Then if you get the versions with the video aspects added in, you get even more ways to interact with their best record? Sign me the fuck up.
Regardless of which version you choose, this new version of Crack The Skye will be available on October 4. Since some of these versions are likely to sell out, you should absolutely preorder your copy today.
Mastodon is currently out on tour with Lamb of God, Kerry King, and Malevolence for the ‘Ashes of Leviathan’ run of dates. Definitely check out the list of shows below to see if they’ll be in your area and if you need to pick up tickets today.
‘Ashes of Leviathan Tour’ with Lamb of God
Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum [Tickets]
Aug 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre [Tickets]
Aug 24 – Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center [Tickets]
Aug 25 – El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum [Tickets]
Aug 27 – Magna, UT – The Great Saltair [Tickets]
Aug 29 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre [Tickets]
Aug 31 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Amphitheater [Tickets]