Mastodon - Seabeast Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was the song 'Seabeast' by Mastodon released?

   'Seabeast' was released in 2004 as part of Mastodon's second full-length album, 'Leviathan'.

2. What concept is the album 'Leviathan' based on?

   The album 'Leviathan' is a concept album loosely based on Herman Melville's 1851 novel 'Moby-Dick'.

3. Did 'Seabeast' have a music video released?

   Yes, a music video for 'Seabeast' was completed in 2006.

4. Who created the cover art and booklet artwork for 'Leviathan'?

   Paul Romano created the cover and booklet artwork for 'Leviathan'. The inside cover features a revamped version of Martin Heemskerck's 16th-century interpretation of the Pharos of Alexandria, and the wave in the artwork is a reflection of Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'.

5. Is 'Seabeast' a part of any special edition releases?

   'Seabeast' is part of the original 'Leviathan' album, which had a Tour Edition CD released in 2005 with videos for 'Iron Tusk' and 'Blood and Thunder', presented in a slipcase showing the full cover artwork.

6. What is the elemental representation of the album 'Leviathan' according to guitarist Bill Kelliher?

   Guitarist Bill Kelliher considers 'Leviathan' to represent the water element, in keeping with the elemental tetralogy concept present in Mastodon's first four albums.