Mastodon have introduced that they’ve parted methods with singer-guitarist Brent Hinds, marking the primary change within the acclaimed steel band’s lineup in 1 / 4 century.
The band acknowledged, “Pals 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.”
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Mastodon continued, “We’re nonetheless very impressed and excited to point out 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.”
Apart from briefly working with singer Eric Saner throughout their formation in 2000, Mastodon’s lineup had remained unique 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 properly proceed on as three-piece, as all devices are coated between Sanders, Dailor, and Kelliher.
As Mastodon acknowledged, they may keep on with their tour plans, which an look at Instrument’s Dominican Republic island pageant Instrument within the Sand, kicks off right now (March seventh), in addition to a co-headlining spring tour with Coheed and Cambria that launches Might tenth in Salem, Virginia. Decide up tickets right here.
Mastodon are additionally slated to play the ultimate Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne live performance on July fifth in Birmingham, England, in addition to a few UK dates with Slayer on July third and sixth.