Mastodon have introduced that they’ve parted methods with singer-guitarist Brent Hinds, marking the primary change within the acclaimed metallic band’s lineup in 1 / 4 century.
The band said, “Associates 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.”
Mastodon continued, “We’re nonetheless very impressed and excited to indicate 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.”
Other than briefly working with singer Eric Saner throughout their formation in 2000, Mastodon’s lineup had remained authentic 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 alternative, however might very nicely proceed on as a three-piece, as all devices are lined between Sanders, Dailor, and Kelliher.
As Mastodon said, they’ll keep on with their tour plans, which incorporates an look at Instrument’s Dominican Republic island pageant Instrument within the Sand that kicks off immediately (March seventh), in addition to a co-headlining spring tour with Coheed and Cambria that launches Could 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.