Ex-Mastodon guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds recently blasted his former bandmates in the comment section of a post regarding the 11th anniversary of “Once More Round The Sun.” The musician had the following exchange with a fan: Fan: ”‘Halloween‘ is definitely my #1 track on this record definitely gonna miss B. Hinds though” Hinds: ”I want [sic]…
Mastodon have started the recording process for their new album. Guitarist Bill Kelliher confirmed the news on Patreon. The record will be the band’s first without guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. Nick Johnston has been filling his spot on the road, but it is unclear if his position is permanent.
During their May 15 show at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, NC, Mastodon were joined onstage by Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe for a performance of “Blood And Thunder.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
Mastodon have recruited guitarist Nick Johnston for their current North American tour. He is filling the void left by Brent Hinds. This news comes after the band previously performed with Ben Eller as a fill-in. Fan-filmed footage of the group performing with Johnston at The Factory in Chesterfield, MO last night (May 8) can be…
Mastodon will be performing at The Factory in St. Louis, MO on May 8. All Shall Perish and Dead Heat will open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mastodon (@mastodonrocks)
Mastodon have announced a summer European/UK tour. The trek will be the band’s first in the territory since parting ways with guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. Tour Dates: 07/03 Cardiff, UK – Blackweir Park 07/05 Birmingham, UK – Villa Park 07/06 London, UK – Finsbury Park 07/27 Plovdiv, BUL – Hills Of Rock 07/30 Transylvania, ROM –…
During an interview with Guitar World, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher confirmed that the band’s new album will not include any contributions from ex-guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. The effort will only feature Kelliher, bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor. Kelliher said the following about the record: “It’ll be the three of us. It’s stuff the three…
During an interview with Guitar World, Ben Eller further commented on playing with Mastodon during Tool’s “Live In The Sand ” festival. The YouTuber/guitarist says he had to learn “17 Mastodon songs immediately” before the gig. Eller said the following about befriending guitarist Bill Kelliher several years ago: “A couple of years ago, Bill reached…
During a recent interview with Guitar World, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher explained what the band are looking for when it comes to finding a replacement for guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. He also confirmed that the band are still unsure about their future with recent fill-in Ben Eller. Kelliher said the following about the group’s criteria: “Someone…
During a recent interview with Guitar World, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher commented on parting ways with guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. According to him, “it was a hard decision [they] all had to make.” Kelliher said the following: “What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon’s first 25 years with Brent? It’s been a fun, wild…
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