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, ...
Going back to 1985: The year mastodon fever gripped Austin
In 1985, construction workers discovered the bones of massive animals that once ruled Austin, in one of the city's most ...
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 ...
Bill Kelliher opens up on Brent Hinds’ surprise Mastodon departure
Bill Kelliher has opened up on Brent Hinds' surprise departure from Mastodon, after the band's co-founding guitarist ...
Mastodon Parts Ways With Founding Member, Brent Hinds
Brent Hinds, lead guitarist and vocalist for the acclaimed modern metal outfit Mastodon has parted ways with the band.
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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 split with guitarist BRENT HINDS
While the details are slim, Mastodon have just revealed that they've split with co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds. The iconic ...
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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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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 ...
Mastodon Co-Founder Brent Hinds Leaving the Band After 25 Years
"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared," the band announced Friday.
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Mastodon's Bill Kelliher talks parting ways with Brent Hinds: "it was just time"
Mastodon and co-founding guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds revealed they’d parted ways after 25 years. Guitar World has now ...