Earlier this year, metal fans were surprised to learn that longtime Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds had parted ways with the band. “Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually decided to part ways,” the band wrote in a statement. “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. We are still very inspired and excited to show up for fans in this next chapter of Mastodon. As we move forward, all 2025 touring plans will remain intact. We look forward to seeing you on the road.”
Mastodon has been on tour this summer and recently shared the artwork via Instagram for their 2014 album “Once More Round The Sun” to celebrate the record’s 11th anniversary. One fan replied: “‘Halloween’ is definitely my #1 track on this record. Definitely gonna miss B. Hinds though”.
Hinds replied within minutes saying: “I wont miss being in a sh*t band with horrible humans”.
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher previously said on Hinds: “What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon’s first 25 years with Brent? It’s been a fun, wild f*cking ride, that’s for sure. We achieved a lot of things that I never in a million years would have imagined. There’s been Grammys, touring with our heroes, like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motorhead and Tool. I cherish all of that. Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things. We wish nothing but the best for Brent in chasing his dreams.”
