Mastodon, Brent Hinds and Kelliher

Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
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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 co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds — remaining six-stringer Bill Kelliher has spoken on the surprise departure of his now-former bandmate,
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 performed with the band at Tool’s Tool in The Sand Festival.
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 with Coheed and Cambria beginning May 10 in Salem, Va. The group will also be on hand for the final Black Sabbath concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England.
Mastodon recruit YouTuber for first show following Brent Hinds’ shock departure
The band mutually parted ways with their founding guitarist just days before they were due to play at the Tool in the Sand festival – and it seems the YouTuber wasn’t given much time to learn the mate
MASTODON joined by guitarist BEN ELLER for first show since BRENT HINDS split
Last night (March 9th), Mastodon played their first show since the shock departure of founding guitarist Brett Hinds, and they indeed had another axeman on-stage with them at the TOOL Live in the Sand event in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. To help them get through the set, they enlisted YouTube guitarist Ben Eller.
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.
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 back on the quarter century of the band’s time with Hinds. But ultimately, he said it was time for the change to happen.
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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"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 Tap Guitar YouTuber Ben Eller as Brent Hinds’ Replacement
When it was announced late last week that Mastodon and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds were splitting up after 25 years, it ...
‘Very disappointing’: Fans boo rock band off stage at own music festival
Tool’s famously devoted fans apparently turned on the band at its own music festival this past weekend. Tool was booed and flipped off during the second night of the band’s own all-inclusive ...
California band gets middle finger from fans at Caribbean beach festival
At this point in the band’s career, Tool’s fans have listened to their heady, 10-minute long tracks plenty of times. But last ...
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Tool Booed At Their Own Dominican Destination Festival, Where Mastodon And Primus Debuted New Lineups
Tool fans are famously loyal, and they’re willing to shell out a lot of money for concert tickets and elaborate merch, but ...
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“White whale! Holy Grail!”: How the epic tale of Moby-Dick inspired Mastodon’s greatest album
Meghan Markle's lifestyle show has gotten mixed reviews since it premiered on Tuesday, March 4. The eight-episode show, which ...
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Famed Metal Band Parts Ways With Lead Singer and Guitarist After 25 Years
Mastodon has announced that after a quarter-century together, singer and guitarist Brent Hinds will be leaving the progressive metal outfit.