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.”
According to Loudwire, yesterday (March 9) Mastodon played their first show since parting ways with Brent Hinds, bringing in YouTuber Ben Eller on guitar. Eller made his live debut with the band as they performed at Tool’s Live in the Sand Festival. Fan-filmed video can be viewed below.
Mastodon’s setlist, as per Setlist.fm:
“Pain With An Anchor”
“Crystal Skull”
“Black Tongue”
“I Am Ahab”
“Megalodon”
“Ember City” (first time since 2019)
“Tread Lightly” (first time since 2016)
“Ghost Of Karelia” (first time since 2019)
“The Motherload” (first time since 2020)
“The Crux”
“Pushing The Tides”
“More Than I Could Chew”
“All The Heavy Lifting” (first time since 2015)
“Spectrelight”
“Mother Puncher”
“Steambreather”
“Blood And Thunder”
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
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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.”
According to Loudwire, yesterday (March 9) Mastodon played their first show since parting ways with Brent Hinds, bringing in YouTuber Ben Eller on guitar. Eller made his live debut with the band as they performed at Tool’s Live in the Sand Festival. Fan-filmed video can be viewed below.
Mastodon’s setlist, as per Setlist.fm:
“Pain With An Anchor”
“Crystal Skull”
“Black Tongue”
“I Am Ahab”
“Megalodon”
“Ember City” (first time since 2019)
“Tread Lightly” (first time since 2016)
“Ghost Of Karelia” (first time since 2019)
“The Motherload” (first time since 2020)
“The Crux”
“Pushing The Tides”
“More Than I Could Chew”
“All The Heavy Lifting” (first time since 2015)
“Spectrelight”
“Mother Puncher”
“Steambreather”
“Blood And Thunder”
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
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