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 ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher talks Brent Hinds departure: ‘It’s amazing that we made it 25 years with the four of us’
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher has opened up regarding the departure of his now former bandmate, Brent Hinds.The "Blood and Thunder" metallers announced Frida ...
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"It was a hard decision we all had to make." Bill Kelliher speaks out about Brent Hinds' departure from Mastodon and looks to the metal band's “new chapter”
The breakup, announced March 7, brought an end to Hinds' 25 years with the group. Kelliher says the decision was mutual ...
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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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Fill-in Mastodon guitarist Ben Eller reflects on first show: ‘It was a joy’
Mastodon played their first show without founding guitarist Brent Hinds on Sunday during Tool's Live in the Sand destination festival, recruiting guitarist Ben ...
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Ben Eller Calls Getting to Fill In for Mastodon a “True Honor”
“Get into it!. What an incredible weekend playing with Mastodon as a part of Tool Live In The Sane. You guys who have followed me for a while know how much I love this music, so to be asked to play ...
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YouTube Guitarist Ben Eller on Performing with Mastodon: “To Play Alongside the Band Is a TRUE Honor”
YouTube guitarist Ben Eller called it a true "honor" to perform alongside Mastodon during the band's set at Tool's music festival. Read more.
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Watch Mastodon Take the Stage with Replacement Guitarist Ben Eller to Perform “Pain with an Anchor”
Watch famed progressive metal band Mastodon take the stage with Ben Eller just days after announcing Brent Hinds' departure.
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Taco Buddha expands with The Bendecido Room in University City
The popular taco restaurant has transformed the building that previously housed Cursed Bikes and Coffee into a private event ...
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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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Major Metal Band ‘Parts Ways’ With Original Member After 25 Years: Read Mastodon’s Statement
Heavy metal band Mastodon is down a key member. The group announced Friday that they have “mutually decided to part ways” with co-founding lead guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years. “Friends and Fans, ...
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 ...