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Ben Eller makes Mastodon debut

“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.

Soap Central · 2d

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.

Yahoo · 3d

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

Billboard on MSN · 5d

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.

Revolver Magazine · 3d

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.

Spin · 3d

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.

MetalSucks · 22h

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.

Forbes · 5d

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.

BrooklynVegan · 22h

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.

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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, ...

Revolver Magazine22h

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 ...

Soap Central4d

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.

journalgazette2d

Mastodon baseball loses at Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne baseball team fell in non-league play 13-10 at Ball State on Tuesday in Muncie. Justin Osterhouse got on base four times. Colton Shirley and Grant Sawa each had ...

PopCulture.com2d

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, ...