Mastodon announced Friday that the band and guitarist Brent Hinds, who co-founded the Atlanta metal act a quarter-century ago, have parted ways. “Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years ...

Hinds co-founded Mastodon, in 2000, with bassist Troy Sanders, drummer Brann Dailor, and guitarist Bill Kelliher. The group released its debut studio album, Remission, in 2002.

Mastodon are losing a member. The Atlanta metal legends announced today that Brent Hinds, their longtime lead guitarist and vocalist, is amicably leaving the band. Here’s the message: Friends ...

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.

READ MORE: Mastodon's Bill Kelliher Makes First Comments on Split of Brent Hinds As for Hinds immediate future, the guitarist took the stage with his band Fiend Without a Face this past week. Fan ...

Ex-Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds Calls Former Band ‘Horrible Humans’ Chad Childers Published: June 25, 2025 Ethan Miller / Nicholas Hunt, Getty Images ...