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Brent Hinds fuels speculation of tension with Mastodon after calling them out on social media
By Janelle Borg published
The band announced Hinds’ departure earlier this year and recently recruited Nick Johnston as his replacement

Brent Hinds plays first show since leaving Mastodon – and he has plenty more lined up
By Phil Weller published
Since departing the metal giants after 25 years, Hinds has already taken to the stage with his “psychobilly surf” outfit – and three of his bands will play the same show in April

How Ben Eller went from Mastodon super-fan to filling in for Brent Hinds – and taking it all in his stride
By Andrew Daly published
Despite an embarrassing stage fall and frustrating in-ear monitor problems, the YouTuber had a blast alongside his buddy Bill Kelliher. But he can’t discuss what might happen next…

Ben Eller was wary of the reaction he’d get for stepping in for Brent Hinds in Mastodon – but that didn’t stop him saying yes
By Phil Weller published
The Youtuber and Mastodon mega-fan stepped in at the last minute for the band’s Tool Live in the Sand set, even if it risked dividing the fanbase

Bill Kelliher opens up on Brent Hinds’ surprise Mastodon departure
By Phil Weller published
News of Hinds’ shock exit was shared just days before the band’s set at the Tool in the Sand festival

Mastodon recruit YouTuber for first show following Brent Hinds’ shock departure
By Phil Weller published
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 material
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