Mastodon Release 'In The Ruins' Video

Bruce Henne | 08-14-2026

(hennemusic) Mastodon have released "In The Ruins", as the latest single from the band's upcoming ninth studio album, "Marrow Deep." The tune follows "Your Ghost Again" and "Snakes For Dinner" as the third preview to the album, which will be released on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings.

"'In The Ruins' is inspired by the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene and the havoc it wreaked upon (bassist/vocalist) Troy Sanders and his family," says the band. "The catastrophic storm severely flooded their home and destroyed personal belongings, leading to a nearly two year period of displacement that coincided with the whole band navigating the passings of Brent and Brann's mother Michele. Yup, it's another deep one, but ultimately it's us channeling the loss into a powerful declaration of resilience and catharsis. We are lucky we have each other, and we are lucky we have you, our fans!

"We collaborated with animation wizards and long-time friends Hey Beautiful Jerk for this visual. We absolutely love it, here is some more about how it came about!"

The vibrant video by animation and VFX studio Hey Beautiful Jerk depicts a fever dream journey by a single-eyed creature named Frank across flooded and ruined landscapes that serves as a metaphor for the song's lyrics.

"The initial inspiration for Frank and the concept for 'In The Ruins' came to me when I was in the ER for 10 hours with the worst eye infection of my life," explained Hey Beautiful Jerk.

Get more details about the project and stream the "In The Ruins" video here.