Guitarist Brent Hinds, who parted methods with Mastodon earlier this 12 months, has blasted his former bandmates as “horrible people” in a brand new touch upon Instagram, whereas additionally calling the acclaimed metallic group a “shit band.”
Again in March, Mastodon introduced Hinds’ departure, stating, “Pals and Followers, After 25 monumental years collectively, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually determined to half methods. We’re deeply happy 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.”
Shortly thereafter, Mastodon carried out with fill-in guitarist Ben Eller on the Instrument within the Sand competition, however ultimately tapped Nick Johnston as their touring guitarist as they launched into a spring run with Coheed and Cambria.
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Mastodon just lately shared an Instagram submit celebrating the eleventh anniversary of their album As soon as Extra ‘Around the Solar, with one fan commenting, “‘Halloween’ is unquestionably my #1 monitor on this report. Undoubtedly gonna miss B. Hinds although.”
Hinds himself responded a couple of minutes later, “I need [sic] miss being in a shit band with horrible people.” A screenshot (captured by Metallic Injection) may be seen beneath.
In an interview with Guitar World shortly after Hinds’ exit from the band, Mastodon guitarist Invoice Kelliher mentioned, “Like a wedding, typically folks develop aside, they usually get enthusiastic about different issues. We want nothing however the perfect for Brent in chasing his goals.”
Mastodon will probably be on tour within the UK and Europe all through the summer time, together with a set on the closing Black Sabbath live performance on July fifth in Birmingham, England.