Mastodon, Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher

Bill Kelliher on Brent Hinds’ Exit from Mastodon: “It Was a Hard Decision We All Had to Make”
During a recent interview with Guitar World, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher didn’t explain the whole “why” thing, he looked back on the quarter century of the band’s time with Hinds. But ultimately, he said it was time for the change to happen.
Mastodon Co-Founder Brent Hinds Leaving the Band After 25 Years
"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared," the band announced Friday.
MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER on BRENT HINDS split: "It was just time"
Coming off the heels of Mastodon’s recent TOOL Live in the Sand performance — the group's first show since splitting with co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds — remaining six-stringer Bill Kelliher has spoken on the surprise departure of his now-former bandmate,
“No easy task, but it was a joy": Mastodon's Brent Hinds sub Ben Eller thanks fans and bandmates
Mastodon seem to have ridden out the crisis of Brent Hinds' sudden departure in some style, with his replacement, YouTuber guitarist Ben Eller, doing a great job by all accounts at the band’s slot at the Tool In The Sand festival last weekend.
Ben Eller makes Mastodon debut after Brent Hinds’ exit – but what’s next for the prog-metal titans?
Hinds is out. Eller is in for now. Brann Dailor has a black eye. Palace intrigue notwithstanding, “all 2025 touring plans will remain intact,” says the band
Mastodon Parts Ways With Founding Member, Brent Hinds
Brent Hinds, lead guitarist and vocalist for the acclaimed modern metal outfit Mastodon has parted ways with the band.
Who is Ben Eller? What we know about the guitarist who performed with Mastodon after Brent Hinds' exit
After guitarist Brent Hinds’ exit from the heavy metal band, Mastodon, they were joined by Ben Eller. On March 9, 2025, Eller performed with the band at Tool’s Tool in The Sand Festival.
Mastodon Play First Show After Split With Co-Founder Brent Hinds
Mastodon are expected to release the follow-up to 2021’s Hushed and Grim at some point this year, and have an extensive tour with Coheed and Cambria beginning May 10 in Salem, Va. The group will also be on hand for the final Black Sabbath concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England.
MASTODON joined by guitarist BEN ELLER for first show since BRENT HINDS split
Last night (March 9th), Mastodon played their first show since the shock departure of founding guitarist Brett Hinds, and they indeed had another axeman on-stage with them at the TOOL Live in the Sand event in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. To help them get through the set, they enlisted YouTube guitarist Ben Eller.
Iconic metal band’s guitarist leaves abruptly after 25 years. Bandmate now speaking out.
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher opened up about the abrupt departure of guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds — chalking it up to people growing apart. The original lineup had been together for 25 years and ...
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“White whale! Holy Grail!”: How the epic tale of Moby-Dick inspired Mastodon’s greatest album
Meghan Markle's lifestyle show has gotten mixed reviews since it premiered on Tuesday, March 4. The eight-episode show, which ...
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Major Metal Band ‘Parts Ways’ With Original Member After 25 Years: Read Mastodon’s Statement
Heavy metal band Mastodon is down a key member. The group announced Friday that they have “mutually decided to part ways” with co-founding lead guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years. “Friends and Fans, ...