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Heritage Hunter Tour marks a distinctive moment in early 2010s metal, bringing Mastodon and Opeth together for a North American co-headlining run that ran from April 4, 2012 to May 12, 2012. The tour name nods to each band’s catalog — The Hunter from Mastodon and Heritage from Opeth — symbolizing a shared lineage of heavy, progressive metal. Ghost served as the opening act, warming crowds across 31 reported shows before the leg concluded. While the May 7, 2012 Maplewood, MN show was canceled for Opeth due to Mikael Åkerfeldt injury, Mastodon continued with an extended set that night. This page honors that historic run and highlights the Heritage Hunter Tour’s lasting impact on fans and the bands involved.