Mastodon - Scorpion Breath Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which album features the song 'Scorpion Breath' by Mastodon?

   'Scorpion Breath' is featured on Mastodon's seventh studio album, 'Emperor of Sand,' which was released in 2017.

2. Who are the guest vocalists on 'Scorpion Breath'?

   Scott Kelly of Neurosis appears as a guest vocalist on 'Scorpion Breath'. He has been a guest vocalist on every Mastodon studio album from 'Leviathan' (2004) to the compilation 'Medium Rarities' (2020).

3. What is the primary theme of 'Emperor of Sand'?

   The primary theme of 'Emperor of Sand' revolves around a desert wanderer who has been handed a death sentence and explores themes of death, survival, and the human condition. The album was inspired by the band members’ personal experiences with friends and family diagnosed with cancer.

4. Did 'Emperor of Sand' receive any awards or nominations?

   Yes, the album's first track 'Sultan's Curse' won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2018. The album itself was nominated for Best Rock Album but lost to The War on Drugs' 'A Deeper Understanding'.

5. Where was 'Emperor of Sand' recorded and mixed?

   'Emperor of Sand' was recorded at the Quarry in Kennesaw, Georgia, and mixed at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles.