Brent Hinds Leaves Mastodon 25 Years After Co-Founding Band

Mastodon and co-founding lead guitarist Brent Hinds are “mutually” parting methods, the Atlanta steel band announced right this moment on social media. “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,” Hinds’ now-former bandmates wrote. “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.”

Hinds co-founded Mastodon, in 2000, with bassist Troy Sanders, drummer Brann Dailor, and guitarist Invoice Kelliher. The group launched its debut studio album, Remission, in 2002. Over time, Mastodon and Hinds earned six Grammy nominations, and so they won one Grammy Award: Finest Steel Efficiency, in 2018, for Emperor of Sand’s “Sultan’s Curse.” Mastodon launched their closing album with Hinds, Hushed and Grim, in 2021.

Exterior of Mastodon, Hinds leads Fiend Without a Face, and he’s performed in Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, Legend of the Seagullmen, and extra.

Mastodon:

Buddies 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. 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 look ahead to seeing you on the street. – Mastodon