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’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
On Sunday, March 9, Mastodon played their first show since Hinds’ departure, with Youtuber Ben Eller filling in. Afterwards, Eller took to Instagram to express his gratitude at playing the gig, which took place at Tool’s Live In The Sand festival in the Dominican Republic.
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,
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.
Bill Kelliher opens up on Brent Hinds’ surprise Mastodon departure
Bill Kelliher has opened up on Brent Hinds' surprise departure from Mastodon, after the band's co-founding guitarist announced he would be stepping away from the metal stalwarts after 25 years of service.
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.
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.
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 and Co-Founding Guitarist Brent Hinds ‘Mutually Decided to Part Ways'
"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors," band says in statement
Mastodon's Bill Kelliher talks parting ways with Brent Hinds: "it was just time"
Mastodon and co-founding guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds revealed they’d parted ways after 25 years. Guitar World has now spoken with Mastodon’s remaining guitar player, Bill Kelliher, about the move.
Who Is Masodon’s New Guitarist, Ben Eller?
Mastodon performed their first show without Brent Hinds’ at TOOL’s Live In The Sand Festival, where they revealed youtube guitarist Ben Eller as Hinds’ replacement.
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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Co-founder Brent Hinds set to exit Mastodon after 25 years—Band confirms tour plans will continue
Mastodon has officially announced the departure of co-founder and guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years with the band.
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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, ...