Studio Album · No. 9

Marrow Deep Songwriting Credits by Mastodon

2026 Loma Vista 12 tracks 65:23

Produced by Patrik Berger, Kurt Ballou  ·  Engineered by Kurt Ballou, Miles Landrum, Andrew Scheps

Loma Vista Progressive MetalSludge MetalStoner Metal
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mastodon carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Mastodon 0 tracksoutside writers
Mastodon's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
2
Producers
2026
Released
Data Insight

After eight albums of a single band credit, this one names writers. Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Troy Sanders take all twelve tracks, with Johnston added on four and Nogueira on three of those. Nothing in the previous 90 tracks tells you who wrote anything; this record tells you on every line.

Marrow Deep came out on Loma Vista in August 2026, the first Mastodon album without Brent Hinds and the first with Nick Johnston on guitar and Joao Nogueira on keyboards. Kurt Ballou and Patrik Berger produced it.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Barbarians Blood
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
2
Poisonous Weapons
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
3
Your Ghost Again
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy SandersNick JohnstonJoão Nogueira Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson SandersNick JohnstonJoão Nogueira Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
4
Snakes for Dinner
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy SandersNick JohnstonJoão Nogueira Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson SandersNick JohnstonJoão Nogueira Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
5
Out Like a Lamb
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
6
In the Ruins
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
7
They're Coming for You
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy SandersNick Johnston Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson SandersNick Johnston Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
8
Golden Spires
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
9
Moth and Bone
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
10
A Vampire's Demeanor
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
11
The Vanishing
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy Sanders Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson Sanders Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)
12
The Three Fates
Brann DailorBill KelliherTroy SandersNick JohnstonJoão Nogueira Brann Timothy DailorWilliam Breen KelliherTroy Jayson SandersNick JohnstonJoão Nogueira Patrik BergerKurt Ballou Mastodon (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

BK
Bill Kelliher
Writer
On this album12 written
BD
Brann Dailor
Writer
On this album12 written
BT
Brann Timothy Dailor
Writer
On this album12 written
TJ
Troy Jayson Sanders
Writer
On this album12 written
TS
Troy Sanders
Writer
On this album12 written
WB
William Breen Kelliher
Writer
On this album12 written
NJ
Nick Johnston
Writer
On this album4 written
JN
João Nogueira
Writer
On this album3 written
KB
Kurt Ballou
Producer
On this album12 produced
PB
Patrik Berger
Producer
On this album12 produced
M
Mastodon
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Marrow Deep

Who wrote Marrow Deep?
Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Troy Sanders on all twelve tracks. Nick Johnston is added on "Your Ghost Again", "Snakes for Dinner", "They're Coming for You" and "The Three Fates", and Joao Nogueira on all of those except "They're Coming for You".
Why does this album name writers when the others do not?
Every Mastodon album before it prints one band credit. Marrow Deep is the first to name the three founding writers, and it is also the first made without Brent Hinds.
Is this the first album without Brent Hinds?
Yes. Hinds played lead guitar from 2000 to 2025. Nick Johnston, who had been touring with the band, took his place as an official member in 2026.
Who produced it?
Patrik Berger and Kurt Ballou, with Andrew Scheps mixing.
How did the album sell?
No sales figure is published for this 2026 release and the discography lists no certification.
Did any single from it chart?
The discography records no chart peak for "Your Ghost Again" or "Snakes for Dinner".
How long is the album?
65:23 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Marrow Deep Wikipedia: Mastodon discography Cover Art Archive: Marrow Deep by Mastodon