Mastodon ’s Bill Kelliher is a busy guy.  The guitarist says that he’s been putting in a lot of time while on the road creating new music for the band’s next studio album.

“For me, I've been trying to…write a riff a day, record it and that way when I get home, I won't have to try it to work because I don't have time when I'm home,” Kelliher tells Metal Shrine .  “I've been writing a lot of stuff and if it doesn´t make it onto the record it´s ok.  It´s just a riff and I´ll write something else.”

Kelliher added that the band is considering extending their world tour in support of their latest album, The Hunter .  “We might go to South America with Slayer , but we´re not sure yet,” reveals the guitarist.  “That´s really all we have planned right now.  We've toured a lot for the record so, you know… for me it's about time to go home and get some rest and relaxation.  Get back in touch with my family and start writing the new record and do it all over again next year I guess.”

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