Mastodon and Co-Founding Guitarist Brent Hinds ‘Mutually Decided to Part Ways'
"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared and we wish him nothing but success and ...
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
On Sunday, March 9, Mastodon played their first show since Hinds’ departure, with Youtuber Ben Eller filling in. Afterwards, ...
Mastodon part ways with guitarist Brent Hinds and draft in YouTuber Ben Eller to fill his place
Hinds' exit was announced on March 7, leaving Eller just hours to step into his new — though possibly temporary — role in ...
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Bill Kelliher on Brent Hinds’ Exit from Mastodon: “It Was a Hard Decision We All Had to Make”
During a recent interview with Guitar World, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher didn’t explain the whole “why” thing, he looked ...
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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER on BRENT HINDS split: "It was just time"
Coming off the heels of Mastodon’s recent TOOL Live in the Sand performance — the group's first show since splitting with ...
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Mastodon Play First Show After Split With Co-Founder Brent Hinds
Mastodon are expected to release the follow-up to 2021’s Hushed and Grim at some point this year, and have an extensive tour ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Makes First Comment on Brent Hinds Exit
Initially penned by Daron Malakian, “Chop Suey!” was inspired by how people are judged over their cause of death. It was ...
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Mastodon's Bill Kelliher talks parting ways with Brent Hinds: "it was just time"
Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things,” Kelliher continued to Guitar World.
Mastodon on Brent Hinds’ departure: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart”
Late last week, founding guitarist Brent Hinds and Mastodon that they were amicably parting ways after 25 years together. The band wrote at the time: “We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the ...
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Who is Ben Eller? What we know about the guitarist who performed with Mastodon after Brent Hinds' exit
After guitarist Brent Hinds’ exit from the heavy metal band, Mastodon, they were joined by Ben Eller. On March 9, 2025, Eller ...
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Co-founder Brent Hinds set to exit Mastodon after 25 years—Band confirms tour plans will continue
Mastodon has officially announced the departure of co-founder and guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years with the band.
Iconic metal band’s guitarist leaves abruptly after 25 years. Bandmate now speaking out.
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher opened up about the abrupt departure of guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds — chalking it up to people growing apart. The original lineup had been together for 25 years and ...