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…
As previously reported, Mastodon recently recruited Ben Eller for their performance at Tool’s “Live In The Sand” festival in the Dominican Republic. The YouTuber/musician was filling the void left by guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, who recently exited the group. Now, Eller has taken to social media to comment on the experience. He said the following “Get…
Earlier today (March 9) Mastodon played their first live show since parting ways with guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. The set took place as part of Tool’s “Live In The Sand” festival in the Dominican Republic and it found YouTuber/musician Ben Eller handling Hinds’ parts. However, it is currently unclear if his addition will be permanent. 🚨MASTODON…
Mastodon have parted ways with guitarist/voocalist Brent Hinds. The band commented: “Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually decided to part ways.We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we’ve shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors.…
On February 28, Mastodon appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House to discuss how Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” influenced their 2004 album “Leviathan.“ That event also featured composer Jake Heggie, who scored a 2010 opera based on “Moby-Dick.” Two other composers, Tamar-kali, and David T. Little, took part as well. You can find footage from the event…
Mastodon will be heading to the Metropolitan Opera House to discuss how Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” Influenced their 2004 album “Leviathan.“ The event will be held on February 28 and it will also feature composer Jake Heggie, who scored a 2010 opera based on “Moby-Dick.” Two other composers, Tamar-kali, and David T. Little, will also appear.…
During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Mastodon’s Brann Dailor discussed the band’s upcoming album. According to him, the new material is “all over the place.” Dailor said the following: “[The songs are] all over the place. I hear some punk rock in there, but then I hear some insane prog and I hear the…
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