Mastodon, Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher

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, Eller took to Instagram to express his gratitude at playing the gig, which took place at Tool’s Live In The Sand festival in the Dominican Republic.
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'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,
Ben Eller makes Mastodon debut after Brent Hinds’ exit – but what’s next for the prog-metal titans?
Hinds is out. Eller is in for now. Brann Dailor has a black eye. Palace intrigue notwithstanding, “all 2025 touring plans will remain intact,” says the band
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 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 Atlantan metal group revealed the surprising news over socials today (March 7th),
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 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.
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.
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 spoken with Mastodon’s remaining guitar player, Bill Kelliher, about the move.
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“No easy task, but it was a joy": Mastodon's Brent Hinds sub Ben Eller thanks fans and bandmates
Mastodon seem to have ridden out the crisis of Brent Hinds' sudden departure in some style, with his replacement, YouTuber ...
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Orthodox announce new LP ft. members of Mastodon, Comeback Kid & Boundaries
Watch the video for the Nashville metalcore band's supremely heavy, no-holds-barred new single ”Searching For A Pulse” now.
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 ...
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 ...
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Mastodon baseball loses at Ball State
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne baseball team fell in non-league play 13-10 at Ball State on Tuesday in Muncie. Justin Osterhouse got on base four times. Colton Shirley and Grant Sawa each had ...
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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, ...
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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 ...