As part of Iron Maiden's initial dual-guitar attack with Dave Murray, Adrian Smith brought a melodic approach to the sound.

Esteemed YouTuber and Mastodon mega-fan Ben Eller was drafted in last minute following Brent Hinds' surprise exit, but the search for a permanent successor is far from over ...

Bill Kelliher has opened up on Brent Hinds' surprise departure from Mastodon, after the band's co-founding guitarist announced he would be stepping away from the metal stalwarts after 25 years of ...

Sludge metallers Mastodon have unleashed crushing riffs and thunderous rhythms for over 25 years. But in 2025, the group - ...

The breakup, announced March 7, brought an end to Hinds' 25 years with the group. Kelliher says the decision was mutual ...

What does that mean for whoever’s coming in to replace Hinds full-time? During a recent interview with Radical Metal, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher said the band’s already put in a lot of work on ...

Brent Hinds may not be in Mastodon anymore, but that doesn’t mean he’s not staying busy with music. Quite the opposite. Last ...

Brent Hinds, former Mastodon guitarist/singer, has announced a show on April 18th in Atlanta featuring three of his other ...

Brent's bands West End Motel, Fiend Without A Face, and Dirty B & the Boys will all team up for one show in Atlanta this ...

Mastodon's Bill Kelliher did a recent interview where he spoke on the future of Brent Hinds's replacement Ben Eller in the band.

Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher has commented on fellow guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds' recent departure from the band after 25 years. "What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon's ...

Guitar World has now spoken with Mastodon’s remaining guitar player, Bill Kelliher, about the move. “What can you say about the legacy of Mastodon’s first 25 years with Brent?” he said.