Mastodon are gearing up to release their new EP, Cold Dark Place, on September 22nd via Reprise. Today, the Atlanta heavyweights have teamed up with Revolver to premiere the official performance video for "Toe to Toes," the EP's gargantuan lead single. The clip marks a departure from the group's infamously absurd visuals (the most recent being last month's hilarious, occult-themed "Steambreather"), taking us instead inside the studio for a candid look at the song's creation. Not that there's a scarcity of silliness — guitarist Brent Hinds goofs around in his underwear, and drummer Brann Dailor dons a Gremlins mask while laying down his tracks. Just another day in the life of Mastodon.
Check out the video now, read on to view the lyrics, and be sure to watch Revolver's behind-the-scenes mini-doc on the making of Cold Dark Place's stunning cover art.
"Toe to Toes" Lyrics:
I have seen this once before
I have felt these colors
I have known you for so long
When we ran in circles
For our sake
I will wait for you
I walk alone, into the darkness
I came toe to toe and face to face with the beast
He knew me by my name, it was surprising
He knew everything about me that I despised
I have seen this once before
I have felt these colors
I have known you for so long
When we ran in circles
He had gold and he had silver
He had all the women and wine that you'd ever need
Just one thing, a prick of your finger
Spell your name in the sand and do it with your own blood
Bitten by the fangs of circumstance
Outward light a reflection
We are all equal
Underneath the slab of material
Mutable ways of my fortune
Bitten by my fangs
Gave me a smile, gave me a whisper
Lay me down in linens to watch me sleep
I played the fool
I played the sinner
I played the part of me that no one wanted to see
