Mastodon and co-founding lead guitarist Brent Hinds are “mutually” parting methods, the Atlanta metallic band announced at present 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 point out 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. Through the years, Mastodon and Hinds earned six Grammy nominations, they usually won one Grammy Award: Greatest Steel Efficiency, in 2018, for Emperor of Sand’s “Sultan’s Curse.” Mastodon launched their last 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.
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