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Brent Hinds of Mastodon performs at Riot Fest 2024 at Douglass Park on September 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois
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

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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

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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…

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Ben Eller and Bill Kelliher
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

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Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher perform with Mastodon on Day 1 of the Heavy Montreal Festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau on August 6, 2016 in Montreal, Canada
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

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Ben Eller and Bill Kelliher
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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What If Metallica’s ‘Kill ’Em All’ Album Were in Major Keys?

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

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