MASTODON have released “The Making of Hushed & Grim”, a 90-minute documentary about the creation of their latest album

The film is an intimate look at MASTODON‘s creative process, which was largely influenced by the untimely death of their longtime friend and manager Nick John. The doc also features the members of MASTODON performing comedic skits which show some of the band’s lighter, humorous side.

Nick John, who also managed French metal band GOJIRA, passed away in September 2018 from pancreatic cancer.

“Hushed And Grim” was released in October 2021 via Reprise. The follow-up to 2017’s “Emperor Of Sand” was recorded at West End Sound, which is located inside of Ember City, the rehearsal facility that MASTODON manages in Atlanta. The effort was produced by David Bottrill, known for his work with bands like DREAM THEATER and TOOL.

The “Hushed And Grim” album sleeve artwork was created by longtime MASTODON collaborator Paul Romano, who also designed the album covers for such albums as “Crack The Skye“, “Blood Mountain“, “Leviathan” and more.