99 - Mastodon

Today at number 99 is Mastodon.

Wiki - Mastodon is an American progressive metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. They are one of the most notable bands in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal. The band comprises bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor. They have released four full-length albums and have toured worldwide, achieving increased album sales and an ever expanding fan base with each new release.

Discography -

Mastodon has released four studio albums, each representing an element, fire, water, land, and sky respectively.
Remission (2002), Leviathan (2004), Blood Mountain (2007), Crack the Skye (2009).

Songs you should check out -

Blood and Thunder (Leviathan)
Sleeping Giant (Blood Mountain)
Colony of Birchman (")
Oblivion (Crack the Skye)
Divinations (") [below]

sample lyric:

"I tried to burrow a hole into the ground
Breaking all the fingers and the nails from my hands
The eyes of a child see no wrong
Ignorant bliss, impending doom" - Oblivion

why I like them:
Their guitar riffs and breakdowns are amazing and so impressive. Sometimes they scream a bit too much for me, but the vocals for the most part are solid.

and now check out:
DIVINATIONS


next up, a band who performed the Super Bowl halftime show without wardrobe malfunctions (thank god)