Bill Kelliher is searching far and wide for Mastodon's next guitarist – here's what the band are looking for
Esteemed YouTuber and Mastodon mega-fan Ben Eller was drafted in last minute following Brent Hinds' surprise exit, but the ...
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Former MASTODON guitarist BRENT HINDS announces show with 3 of his bands
Brent Hinds may not be in Mastodon anymore, but that doesn’t mean he’s not staying busy with music. Quite the opposite. Last ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Discusses Future With Ben Eller + Ideal Replacement for Brent Hinds
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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 ...
Brent Hinds’ exit left Mastodon at a crossroads. But for Bill Kelliher, it’s an opportunity for a fresh start with a new guitar wingman
After 25 years, the metal heroes are without a lead guitarist. In his first interview since the split, Kelliher reveals what ...
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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 back on the quarter century of the band’s time with Hinds. But ultimately, ...
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3 of Brent Hinds' (ex-Mastodon) bands announce show together
Brent's bands West End Motel, Fiend Without A Face, and Dirty B & the Boys will all team up for one show in Atlanta this ...
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Bill Kelliher: Mastodon Wants Whoever Joins the Band to “Get Their Input” Into the New Album
What does that mean for whoever’s coming in to replace Hinds full-time? During a recent interview with Radical Metal, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher said the band’s already put in a lot of work on ...
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How A YouTuber Went From Making Mastodon Cover Videos To Replacing A Founding Member: "...The Backlash Could Be Brutal"
Sludge metallers Mastodon have unleashed crushing riffs and thunderous rhythms for over 25 years. But in 2025, the group - ...
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Ex-Mastodon Singer-Guitarist Brent Hinds Announces Show Featuring Three of His Bands
Brent Hinds, former Mastodon guitarist/singer, has announced a show on April 18th in Atlanta featuring three of his other ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Makes First Comment on Brent Hinds Exit
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher has commented on fellow guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds' recent departure from the band after 25 years. "What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon's ...
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Mastodon's Bill Kelliher talks parting ways with Brent Hinds: "it was just time"
Guitar World has now spoken with Mastodon’s remaining guitar player, Bill Kelliher, about the move. “What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon’s first 25 years with Brent?” he said.