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Mastodon Seeks New Guitarist After Eller’s Successful Debut

3/19/2025

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Ben Eller opened up about stepping in for Brent Hinds in Mastodon during a recent Guitar World interview. Despite his initial nerves, he was met with an outpouring of support from fans after his performance at Tool’s 'Live in the Sand' festival. With Hinds leaving after 25 years, Mastodon is now on the hunt for a permanent replacement.

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Ben Eller opened up about stepping in for Brent Hinds in Mastodon during a recent Guitar World interview. Despite his initial nerves, he was met with an outpouring of support from fans after his performance at Tool’s 'Live in the Sand' festival. With Hinds leaving after 25 years, Mastodon is now on the hunt for a permanent replacement.