Mastodon simply performed their first present with out Brent Hinds on March 9 at Device‘s Stay In The Sand pageant in Punta Cana, and it appears they’ve recruited guitarist (and well-known YouTuber) Ben Eller for no less than this one present. It isn’t clear if Eller will proceed on with the band, however hey – congrats to Eller! Dude’s clearly achieved his homework on the band’s sound.
We’ll submit extra footage because it turns into out there.
For these one way or the other unaware, founding Mastodon guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds left the band on March 7. Followers may’ve observed one thing was up earlier this week when Mastodon spent a while with the Metropolitan Museum Of Artwork speaking about Moby Dick and Leviathan with out Hinds. Hinds has nonetheless not but issued an announcement on the matter, although you’ll be able to learn Mastodon‘s tackle issues under.
“Mates and Followers, After 25 monumental years collectively, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually determined to half methods,” wrote Mastodon of their assertion.
“We’re deeply happy with and past grateful for the music and historical past we have shared and we want him nothing however success and happiness in his future endeavors. We’re nonetheless very impressed and excited to point out up for followers on this subsequent chapter of Mastodon. As we transfer ahead, all 2025 touring plans will stay intact. We sit up for seeing you on the highway.”
Talking of Mastodon stay, they’re gonna be touring with Coheed And Cambria and Periphery this Could and June. The tour kicks off on Could 10 at Salem Civic Heart in Salem, VA and wraps up a couple of month afterward June 8 at Vibrant Music Corridor in Waukee, IA. Tickets can be found right here.
5/10 Salem, VA Salem Civic Heart
5/11 Knoxville, TN Knoxville Civic Coliseum
5/13 Raleigh, NC Crimson Hat Amphitheater
5/15 Wilmington, NC Stay Oak Financial institution Pavilion at Riverfront Park
5/16 Charleston, SC Firefly Distillery
5/17 Augusta, GA William B Bell Auditorium (no Mastodon)
5/19 Estero, FL Hertz Area
5/21 Huntsville, AL Orion Amphitheater
5/22 Lexington, KY Rupp Area
5/24 Virginia Seaside, VA The Dome
5/25 Bridgeport, CT Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
5/26 Saratoga Springs, NY Broadview Stage at SPAC
5/28 Portland, ME Cross Insurance coverage Area
5/30 Syracuse, NY Empower Federal Credit score Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
5/31 Scranton, PA The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
6/1 Youngstown, OH Youngstown Basis Amphitheatre
6/3 Fort Wayne, IN Allen County Struggle Memorial Coliseum
6/4 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Heart Area
6/6 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Area
6/7 Inexperienced Bay, WI Resch Heart
6/8 Waukee, IA Vibrant Music Corridor
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