On Friday, March 7, Mastodon made the stunning announcement that they have parted ways with guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years with the band.
The Georgia metallers shared in a statement: “Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have 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. 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.”
Guitar World caught up with Bill Kelliher – Mastodon’s remaining guitar player – to get his response to Hinds’ departure from the band.
Speaking about the legacy of Mastodon’s first 25 years with Hinds, Kelliher said, “It’s been a fun, wild fucking 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.
“You know, it’s amazing that we made it 25 years with the four of us,” Kelliher then confesses. “I mean, it’s like being married to three other dudes, traveling the world, trying to stay the course, and having everybody agree.
“That we managed to do it this long, I feel like that’s a feat in itself. You could never replace any of us because we [are] the sum of four parts.”
Read more at Guitar World.
Mastodon’s tour plans for 2025 remain intact. Their co-headline tour with Coheed And Cambria launches May 10. Mastodon is also due to support Slayer on two UK dates in July.
The Infinite Arc Tour with Coheed And Cambria and Mastodon:
Dates:
May
10 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
11 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Coliseum
13 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
15 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
16 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
17 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium*
19 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
21 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
22 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
24 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
25 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
26 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
28 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
31 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
June
1 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
3 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena
6 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
7 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
8 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
*without Mastodon
(Photo – Patrick McBride)
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The Georgia metallers shared in a statement: “Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have 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. 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.”
Guitar World caught up with Bill Kelliher – Mastodon’s remaining guitar player – to get his response to Hinds’ departure from the band.
Speaking about the legacy of Mastodon’s first 25 years with Hinds, Kelliher said, “It’s been a fun, wild fucking 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.
“You know, it’s amazing that we made it 25 years with the four of us,” Kelliher then confesses. “I mean, it’s like being married to three other dudes, traveling the world, trying to stay the course, and having everybody agree.
“That we managed to do it this long, I feel like that’s a feat in itself. You could never replace any of us because we [are] the sum of four parts.”
Read more at Guitar World.
Mastodon’s tour plans for 2025 remain intact. Their co-headline tour with Coheed And Cambria launches May 10. Mastodon is also due to support Slayer on two UK dates in July.
The Infinite Arc Tour with Coheed And Cambria and Mastodon:
Dates:
May
10 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
11 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Coliseum
13 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
15 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
16 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
17 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium*
19 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
21 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
22 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
24 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
25 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
26 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
28 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
31 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
June
1 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
3 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena
6 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
7 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
8 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
*without Mastodon
(Photo – Patrick McBride)
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