Mastodon guitarist expresses relief at departing a band filled with poor individuals
Mastodon's Brent Hinds Announces Departure, Band Prepares for Upcoming UK Shows
In a surprising turn of events, Mastodon's long-time guitarist, Brent Hinds, announced his departure from the Atlanta metal band in March 2023. The news came as a shock to fans, especially after the band's 25-year journey together.
Hinds' announcement was made on a social media platform, in response to a fan's comment on Mastodon's Instagram post regarding the 11th anniversary of their album "Once More Round The Sun." Hinds expressed his dissatisfaction with the band, referring to them as "a shit band with horrible humans." However, the exact nature of Hinds' dissatisfaction is not detailed in the provided text.
The band, through their Instagram account (@mastodonrocks), shared a post regarding Hinds' departure, expressing gratitude for the music and history shared with him and wishing him success and happiness in his future endeavors. Mastodon has not responded to Hinds' comment as of the time of this article.
Bill Kelliher, another Mastodon guitarist, spoke about Hinds' departure in an interview with Guitar World. Kelliher compared the situation to a marriage that ends due to personal growth and interests. He stated that the decision was difficult and it was just the right time for the change.
Despite the departure, Mastodon is currently rehearsing for their upcoming UK gigs, sandwiched in between their performances is an appearance at the Back To The Beginning Sabbath all dayer at Villa Park, Birmingham. The band is also contracted to perform at the Slayer concerts in Cardiff and Finsbury Park, London, in 2025, where they will be supporting Slayer.
The fan's comment that triggered Hinds' response expressed enjoyment of the track "Halloween" from the album and expressed sadness about Hinds' departure. The post did not contain any specific details about the reasons for Hinds' departure.
As Mastodon moves forward, fans eagerly await more details about the circumstances leading to Hinds' departure and the future of the band. For now, the band continues to make music and prepare for their upcoming shows.
