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Brent Hinds of Mastodon performs at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on May 19, 2015 in New York City
Mastodon push back on lawsuit filed by Brent Hinds’ estate

By Janelle Borg Published

The band members are pushing back against Billy Hinds, Brent Hinds’ father, and the rest of the Hinds estate for what they deem to be a “meritless lawsuit”

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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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Brent Hinds of Mastodon performs at Riot Fest 2024 at Douglass Park on September 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois
Brent Hinds’ estate sets the record straight on its ongoing Mastodon lawsuit

By Phil Weller Published

The estate has responded after news broke of its lawsuit with Mastodon

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Brent Hinds (L) and Bill Kelliher of Mastodon perform in concert at the Austin Music Hall on October 28, 2015 in Austin, Texas.
Bill Kelliher on his difficult songwriting sessions with Brent Hinds

By Phil Weller Published

Kelliher reflects on his songwriting partnership with the late Brent Hinds

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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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Brent Hinds plays an ESP live onstage with Mastodon.
Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds’ estate

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The estate files complaint over his $80,000 buy-out and use of his image after his death

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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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Left–Brent Hinds, Mastodon, Rock Werchter Festival, Werchter, Belgium, 5th July 2009; Right–Marcus King performs onstage during Steven Tyler's 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party
Marcus King opens up about his friendship with Brent Hinds

By Janelle Borg Published

The two guitarists were friends for the better part of a decade, and Hinds contributed one of his last-ever recorded solos to a Marcus King track

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Nick Johnston of Mastodon soloing
Mastodon masterclass: Nick Johnston reveals his insane soloing techniques

By Nick Johnston Published

Luscious legato, hot hybrid picking, busy blues bends and creative chromaticism are the trademarks of Nick Johnston. Here are five of his favorite lead approaches

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