Mastodon

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Mastodon's achievements stand out in the heavy metal landscape. Their album Leviathan secured Album of the Year honors from three major publications simultaneously in 2004, a rare feat for any metal record. The band earned their first Grammy win in 2018 with "Sultan's Curse," validating years of critical acclaim. Their ability to consistently produce top-tier albums has kept them relevant for over two decades.

AwardsMastodon has won numerous awards throughout their career, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2018 for "Sultan's Curse". They have also received accolades from Revolver Golden Gods, Kerrang!, and Metal Hammer for their albums and live performances. Their debut album Leviathan was named Album of the Year by three major magazines in 2004.

Honours & Distinctions

Guinness World Records Distinction

Guinness World Records·2017

Recognized as one of the few metal bands to achieve multiple Top 10 Billboard 200 debuts without major label pop crossover.

Critical Acclaim for Leviathan

Revolver, Kerrang!, Terrorizer·2004

Named Album of the Year by three major magazines simultaneously.

Rankings & Lists

#20

The 20 Greatest Metal Bands of All Time

Rolling Stone·2016

#20

20 Best Metal Bands of All Time

Loudwire·2016

Magazine Covers

Revolver

2004

Leviathan Cover Feature

Revolver

2017

Emperor of Sand Cover Feature

Kerrang!

2004

Leviathan Special Issue

Metal Hammer

2006

Blood Mountain Cover

Metal Hammer

2017

Emperor of Sand Cover

Records & Feats

First Metal Band Since Pantera to Debut at No. 1

Chart Record·2017

Emperor of Sand debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 2017.

Three Major Magazines Name Same Album Album of the Year

Critical Achievement·2004

Leviathan was named Album of the Year by Revolver, Kerrang!, and Terrorizer in 2004.

Most Successful Metal Album Without Pop Crossover

Sales·2017

Achieved multiple Top 10 Billboard 200 debuts without mainstream pop adaptation.