Mastodon have introduced that they’ve parted methods with singer-guitarist Brent Hinds, marking the primary change within the acclaimed metallic band’s lineup in 1 / 4 century.
The band said, “Associates and Followers, After 25 monumental years collectively, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually determined to half methods. We’re deeply pleased with and past grateful for the music and historical past we’ve shared and we want him nothing however success and happiness in his future endeavors.”
Mastodon continued, “We’re nonetheless very impressed and excited to indicate up for followers on this subsequent chapter of Mastodon. As we transfer ahead, all 2025 touring plans will stay intact. We stay up for seeing you on the highway.”
Except for briefly working with singer Eric Saner throughout their formation in 2000, Mastodon’s lineup had remained authentic members Hinds, singer-bassist Troy Sanders, singer-drummer Brann Dailor, and guitarist-vocalist Invoice Kelliher till now.
The band made no point out of a substitute, however might very nicely proceed on as a three-piece, as all devices are lined between Sanders, Dailor, and Kelliher.
As Mastodon said, they’ll persist with their tour plans, which incorporates an look at Device’s Dominican Republic island competition Tool in the Sand that kicks off in the present day (March seventh), in addition to a co-headlining spring tour with Coheed and Cambria that launches Could tenth in Salem, Virginia. Pick up tickets here.
Mastodon are additionally slated to play the final Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne concert on July fifth in Birmingham, England, in addition to a couple of UK dates with Slayer on July third and sixth.