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The life and times of Brent Hinds, the visionary guitarist with a maverick style who made Mastodon a big beast of metal
Guitar World pays tribute to the late Brent Hinds, one of metal's wildest and most inventive players, who died on 20 August
Mastodon have seemingly confirmed their new guitar player – revealing Nick Johnston is writing and recording for their next albums
The guitarist had been drafted in as a touring guitarist following Brent Hinds’ departure, but it seems he’s part of the band’s long-term planning
Brent Hinds found to be “at fault” for the tragic motorcycle accident that led to his death, police determine
The former Mastodon guitarist died in a motorcycle crash in August 2025
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher issues first public statement following Brent Hinds' death
Hinds, Mastodon's co-founder and co-leader for a quarter century, died last week following a tragic motorcycle accident
Brent Hinds says he was forced out of Mastodon – despite claims his departure was amicable
Hinds has seemingly shed more light on his surprise Mastodon departure in a recent comment on social media
Bill Kelliher on his awkward Tony Iommi encounter and Mastodon’s Back to the Beginning plans
As he gears up for Black Sabbath's last hurrah, the Mastodon man looks back on his brief – but probably very helpful! – exchange with Tony Iommi, and explains why no-one tops the Sabbath riff lord
Brent Hinds fuels speculation of tension with Mastodon after calling them out on social media
The band announced Hinds’ departure earlier this year and recently recruited Nick Johnston as his replacement
Mastodon recruit prog fusion virtuoso Nick Johnston as surprise new stand-in guitarist
The Canadian instrumentalist – known for his rock and fusion chops – has linked up with Bill Kelliher and co for the start of Mastodon's 2025 Infinite Arc tour
Brent Hinds plays first show since leaving Mastodon – and he has plenty more lined up
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
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 went down – and what he’s looking for from a new six-string partner in crime
