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 ...
Bill Kelliher is searching far and wide for Mastodon's next guitarist – here's what the band are looking for
Esteemed YouTuber and Mastodon mega-fan Ben Eller was drafted in last minute following Brent Hinds' surprise exit, but the ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Discusses Future With Ben Eller + Ideal Replacement for Brent Hinds
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How A YouTuber Went From Making Mastodon Cover Videos To Replacing A Founding Member: "...The Backlash Could Be Brutal"
Sludge metallers Mastodon have unleashed crushing riffs and thunderous rhythms for over 25 years. But in 2025, the group - ...
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"It was a hard decision we all had to make." Bill Kelliher speaks out about Brent Hinds' departure from Mastodon and looks to the metal band's “new chapter”
The breakup, announced March 7, brought an end to Hinds' 25 years with the group. Kelliher says the decision was mutual ...
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Mastodon's Bill Kelliher talks parting ways with Brent Hinds: "it was just time"
Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things,” Kelliher continued to Guitar World.
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Brent Hinds Will Not Feature on the New Mastodon Record
Mastodon’s next album is officially going ahead without founding guitarist Brent Hinds as confirmed by guitarist Bill ...
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Mastodon Are Already Looking for Brent Hind’s Replacement, Are You Up For It?
It's been just over a week since Brent Hinds and Mastodon officially parted ways. Despite it all, the band appear to be ...
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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 ...
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Brent Hinds Who? Mastodon’s Next Record Won’t Have Any Trace of Former Guitarist
But what we do know, thanks to a recent interview with Guitar World, is that their 2021 release Hushed and Grin will be the last one to feature Hinds’ guitar work. In a recent interview, Kelliher ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Makes First Comment on Brent Hinds Exit
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher has commented on fellow guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds' recent departure from the band after 25 years. "What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon's ...
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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 ...