Mastodon Hold Twerking Contest

It seems Mastodon have weathered the nascent controversy over their video for “The Motherload”, and come out of it with spirits intact: On Facebook, they’ve asked fans to post photos of themselves twerking, as part of a concert ticket giveaway. “Bonus points if you’re wearing Asstodon shorts,” they write.

Here’s how it works: Fans will upload said twerking photos their Facebook, along with the caption, “I want to see Mastodon on [INSERT DATE OF THE SHOW YOU WANT TO ATTEND] at [INSERT VENUE OF SHOW YOU WANT TO ATTEND]. Check out my ‪#‎Asstodon‬.” (The hashtag is crucial, so they’ll all be collected in one place.) The best will receive concert tickets, and mentions on the band’s Facebook. The worst will be publicly ignored, but privately appreciated. 

They also write, “We like our Facebook page and we’re sure you do as well, so please keep your photos R-rated.” 

It’s interesting they’re requesting photos, and not videos. For what is a static twerk but an exaggerated crouch? 

Read our interview with the band’s Brann Dailor about the video. 

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