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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
Joe Duplantier explains how he started playing ESP guitars – and why he’s still playing Charvels
The Gojira guitarist stunned gearheads with his custom ESP at last year's Paris Olympics opening ceremony – now, he's explaining his relationship with the guitar brand
How Nick Johnston went from instrumental virtuoso du jour to joining Mastodon and playing Ozzy Osbourne’s final show
The Canadian instrumentalist has taken the leap from small clinics to festival stages in his stride, and thanks to his 10-year relationship with Schecter, he’s got a custom Silverburst to match his new bandmates
How prog fusion ace Nick Johnston ended up replacing Brent Hinds in Mastodon on tour
Johnston has replaced Hinds on the band’s current tour
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
How Ben Eller went from Mastodon super-fan to filling in for Brent Hinds – and taking it all in his stride
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…
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
