Bill Kelliher

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Bill Kelliher performs live with Mastodon using his Silverburst Les Paul Custom.
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher on grief, persistence, and why Josh Homme is our generation’s Elvis

By Andrew Daly Published

As Mastodon release their first album following Brent Hinds’ death, Bill Kelliher reveals the heartache and freedom of their new dynamic

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Nick Johnston and Bill Kelliher perform live during a Mastodon festival show.
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher and Nick Johnston on the evolution and survival of prog-metal’s big beast

By Gregory Adams Published

The loss of Brent Hinds would have broken most bands. But with Nick Johnston, Mastodon plowed on, and Marrow Deep is a tribute that cuts to the bone

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William Kelliher of Mastodon performs at Alcatraz Metal Fest on August 08, 2025 in Kortrijk, Belgium
Mastodon respond to Brent Hinds’ estate lawsuit

By Matt Owen Published

The band have also confirmed they’ve recruited Baroness frontman John Baizley for their upcoming tour

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Bill Kelliher of Mastodon performs on day 9 of 2025 Festival d'été de Québec on July 11, 2025 in Quebec City, Quebec
Bill Kelliher on what started Mastodon’s Silverburst love affair

By Matt Owen Published

A jilted Les Paul and a chance trip to a guitar store set Kelliher on the way to a life-long affection for the finish

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Nick Johnston and Bill Kelliher of Mastodon perform during LEVITATION Festival at the Palmer Events Center on September 26, 2025 in Austin, Texas
Mastodon share new single with Josh Homme – and add another member to the band

By Phil Weller Published

The band will release their ninth album, Marrow Deep, on August 28

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Mastodon rehearsing, Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, Troy Sanders, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 12th August 2011
Mastodon open up about their relationship with Brent Hinds – and the devastating brain injury that nearly ended everything

By Janelle Borg Published

Nearly one year on from his tragic death, Bill Kelliher, Troy Sanders, and Brann Dailor discuss the highs and lows of their 25-year relationship with Hinds

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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.
Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds

By Phil Weller Published

Your Ghost Again is the lead single from the band’s ninth album, Poisonous Weapons

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Brent Hinds plays his lucite Electrical Guitar Company V onstage with Mastodon and pulls a face for the camera
The life and times of Brent Hinds, the visionary guitarist with a maverick style who made Mastodon a big beast of metal

By Joel McIver Published

Guitar World pays tribute to the late Brent Hinds, one of metal's wildest and most inventive players, who died on 20 August

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Bill Kelliher and Nick Johnston
Mastodon have seemingly confirmed their new guitar player – revealing Nick Johnston is writing and recording for their next albums

By Phil Weller Published

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

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Brent Hinds of Mastodon performs at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on May 19, 2015 in New York City
Brent Hinds found to be “at fault” for the tragic motorcycle accident that led to his death, police determine

By Janelle Borg Published

The former Mastodon guitarist died in a motorcycle crash in August 2025

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