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A few days into their US tour Atlanta's mighty Mastodon drop by Los Angeles to show off their plank spanking skills and showcase new album Once More 'Round The Sun. Here's five things you may want to bear in mind.

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Mastodon, Live in Los Angeles

Supports: Gojira, Kvelertak