At 7:25 p.m., under a still clear sky, Mastodon goes on the scene of Rock The Lakes 2025 to the sound of Crazy Train d’Ozzy Osbourne. The Americans conclude a tour of 30 dates here and mark the end of a four -year cycle around Hushed And Grimbefore turning to a new album expected in 2026.
Mastodon focuses on precision and pure music
No backdrop, little visual artifices: Mastodon opts for a sober presentation, where only a few lights dress the scene. The quartet relies on the rigor and the strength of its compositions, based on a limpid sound which highlights the technicality of the instrumental parts.
Pushing The Tidesextract from Hushed And Grimfind an additional intensity in concert. Later, Ember City of Once More ’Round The Sun is imposed as another highlight of a set which delivers a generous dose of progressive metal by the lake of Neuchâtel. The musicians are united, carried by the decisive contribution of Nick Johnston, who replaced Brent Hinds. The guitarist impresses with his precision and his solos of remarkable cleanliness, confirming his reputation as virtuoso.
Announcement of an imminent return to the studio and tribute to Ozzy
Despite a millimeter performance, public energy is struggling to follow, the fatigue of the last day of the festival being felt. The group cannot be affected and announces a near future: the end of the promotion of Hushed And Grim opens the way to a new album that Mastodon promises “In a few months”. Troy Sanders is addressed directly to spectators: “We see you at the beginning of 2026 to play lots of new songs?”. The enthusiastic answer already fixes the appointment.
At the end of the set, the musicians pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, recently disappeared, taking up Supernaut From Black Sabbath with the voice of the singer in soundtrack. Brann Dailor sports an image of Randy Rhoads on his big drinking and concluded with a short speech, before Mama I’m Coming Home does not sound in the system, marking the end of the concert and this career stage.
