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Members of Atlanta metal band Mastodon star on 'Game of Thrones'

Atlanta's Mastodon ... also "Game of Thrones" fans. Photo: Travis Shinn

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Atlanta's Mastodon ... also "Game of Thrones" fans. Photo: Travis Shinn
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June 1, 2015

BY YVONNE ZUSEL

Atlanta metal vets Mastodon -- who played a triumphant set at the Shaky Knees Festival to an enthusiastic hometown crowd in May -- are getting exposure of a whole new variety after three of the band's four members guest starred on Sunday night's episode of the hit HBO show "Game of Thrones."

Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher, and Brent Hinds portrayed "wildings" in the episode, and the band also contributed the song "White Walker" to the album "Catch the Throne:  Mixtape Vol. 2," songs inspired by the show.

Explore Read an interview with the band about their new album, "Once More 'Round the Sun," here
Explore See photos of Mastodon playing a sold-out show at the Tabernacle here

The group posted a photo of themselves in costume along with actors from the show -- including Kit Harrington, who plays Jon Snow -- on their Instagram account.

About the Author

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and food and dining teams before joining the arts & entertainment team.

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