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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Mastodon joined by YouTuber Ben Eller at first show without Brent Hinds
Mastodon have been joined by YouTuber Ben Eller at their first shows since the departure of guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 ...
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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 ...
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Who Is Ben Eller, the Mastodon Guitarist Filling In After Brent Hinds’ Exit?
After Brent Hinds recent exit, Mastodon continued with YouTube favorite Ben Eller stepping in to help them complete their show at Tool's festival.
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Makes First Comment on Brent Hinds Exit
Initially penned by Daron Malakian, “Chop Suey!” was inspired by how people are judged over their cause of death. It was ...
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Mastodon Tap Guitar YouTuber Ben Eller as Brent Hinds’ Replacement
When it was announced late last week that Mastodon and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds were splitting up after 25 years, it ...
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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 back on the quarter century of the band’s time with Hinds. But ultimately, ...
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Mastodon played first show without Brent Hinds; YouTuber Ben Eller in his place (video)
There’s been no word on whether Eller is Mastodon’s new singer/guitarist or not, but they’ve got a little time — their tour with Coheed & Cambria kicks off right after they play the Sonic Temple ...
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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 ...