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Brent Hinds Slams Mastodon Amid Band Tensions

7/1/2025

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Brent Hinds has exited Mastodon, initially portrayed as a mutual choice, but tensions simmered as he later lashed out on social media, calling the band a "shit band with horrible humans." Guitarist Bill Kelliher acknowledged that sometimes bandmates drift apart. Meanwhile, Mastodon remains silent as they gear up for their UK tour.

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Brent Hinds has exited Mastodon, initially portrayed as a mutual choice, but tensions simmered as he later lashed out on social media, calling the band a "shit band with horrible humans." Guitarist Bill Kelliher acknowledged that sometimes bandmates drift apart. Meanwhile, Mastodon remains silent as they gear up for their UK tour.