Mastodon has announced that they are forced to cancel their upcoming tour with Dinosaur Jr. Direct support was to come from Netherlands. The dates were canceled “due to a critical situation of a member of the Mastodon family,” according to a statement released by the band. Tickets and VIP upgrades will be refunded at point of purchase. The tour was scheduled to begin this weekend in Edmonton, ON. No word yet if this affects their appearance at the upcoming Adult Swim Festival. Continue reading →