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Though Mastodon are currently pushing towards the release of a new album, co-founders Bill Kelliher, Brann Dailor and Troy Sanders have taken some time to address the passing of the band’s former guitarist-vocalist Brent Hinds. A new, behind-the-scenes mini-documentary called The Mastodon in the Room has been released to highlight the life of their friend, address the challenges of their relationship and honor his memory. The 35-minute short film begins with a clip from Mastodon’s summer 2025 performance at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska, where drummer-vocalist Dailor spoke of Hinds just one day after his fatal traffic accident in Atlanta, Georgia. He described the imperfect “ups and downs of a 25-year relationship,” while underlining that they were “brothers to the end.” “I wasn’t ready to address it,” he now says in the doc, explaining that he was processing the news in real time. The film finds the three surviving original members of Mastodon going to Atlanta’s Plaza Theatre together to watch archival footage of their time with Hinds. They discuss the thrill of traveling in a van together, and moving from club shows to stadium performances. They watch good-natured vids of them and Hinds goofing around backstage, reflecting on his sense of humor and love of horror movies. While the film discusses their “special chemistry” and the making of key albums, it also addresses Hinds’ history of substance abuse, how that impacted the band dynamic, and the sense of disconnect they felt from their longtime partner and friend. “When it was great it was great, but when it was fucking horrible it was really fucking horrible,” Kelliher says at one point, Dailor later noting it was “depressing, sad and fucked-up” to realize they were drifting apart. Sanders recalls reading a letter to the whole group about being unhappy with the way things were going, with the goal of righting the ship. Reportedly, after Hinds realized that many of the bassist’s grievances were about him, he stood up halfway through Sanders’ speech and left the room. That was the last time the bassist saw him alive. It’s a tough watch at times, but Mastodon’s reflective look at their relationship with Hinds can be seen up above, while an additional note from the band can be seen below. As previously reported, the group — now rounded out by guitarist Nick Johnston and keyboardist João Nogueira — recently delivered the single “Your Ghost Again,” which is, in part, a tribute to Hinds. The song is also a preview of their forthcoming ninth LP, which follows 2021’s Hushed and Grim. The band recently wrapped a run of European tour dates and will begin their North American “Poisonous Weapons” tour September 16th in Orlando, Florida. They’ll be joined opening acts Deafheaven and Alcest. The upcoming tour route can be found here. View this post on Instagram

Mastodon have just debuted a 35-minute long tribute short film, dedicated to their late guitarist, Brent Hinds.

Mastodon have released a new live performance video for their latest single, "Your Ghost Again." The clip was filmed during the band's summer European and UK touring and was directed by Errick Easterday.Mastodon pre...

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Mastodon proudly announce 'The Poisonous Weapons Tour', a headlining 5-week trek of North America with strong support in Deafheaven and Alcest.

It’s been a monumental week for Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher. As previously reported, the band launched a European tour, released their “Your Ghost Again” single as a tribute to late guitarist Brent Hinds, and announced an upcoming North American tour. Now, it’s been revealed that Kelliher is part of newly regrouped metalcore band Burnt by the Sun. The announcement came via Burnt by the Sun earlier today (June 5th), with it being confirmed that the New Jersey outfit are back following a 15-year absence. Earlier this year, Relapse Records had revealed that they were repressing a deluxe discography box set and standard editions of the band’s full-lengths — 2002’s Soundtrack to the Personal Revolution, 2003 The Perfect is The Enemy of the Good and 2009’s Heart of Darkness — and putting them in people’s hands by today. To further celebrate this feat, the band revealed that they’re officially back for “a second act born of lifelong friendships.” It’s explained that the core group of vocalist Mike Olender, guitarist John Adubato, bassist Ted Patterson and drummer Dave Witte reconnected in late 2025 at the funeral of Patterson’s father, which got the old bandmates talking about their time as Burnt By the Sun. “Talking over text and everything is great, but all of us sitting down, talking, rehashing old memories when the Old Man was out with Burnt really moved it forward for us,” Patterson said in a statement. Kelliher was brought into the fold as another longtime friend, and an integral part of BBTS’ growth. “Our early years mirrored Mastodon’s, having shared the stage many times in the early 2000s,” Patterson continued. “Bill was actually part of that initial creative spark that led to BBTS getting formed. Back in the late ’90s Bill and John were writing together, some of which became BBTS’s first recorded material, and so for him to be part of this new chapter of the band is a reconnection to our roots and love for this kind of creative expression. “We are also really excited about the new dynamic that Bill will add in terms of our live shows and new material.” While their upcoming plans have yet to be defined, Patterson added that he’s excited to be “getting another chance to make some noise with some of the best people in my life.” Kelliher has yet to issue a statement on joining Burnt By the Sun. As previously reported, he and Mastodon are currently out on the road, and they play Nürburg, Germany’s Rock Am Ring fest today. Mastodon’s “Poisonous Weapons” North American tour with Deafheaven and Alcest begins in September. You’ll find more info on the tour schedule here. View this post on Instagram

After 15 years of silence, the New Jersey-born metal/hardcore heroes Burnt by the Sun reactivate, recruit Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) on second guitar.

While in Prague, Mastodon debuted their newest single, "Your Ghost Again," their first song without the late Brent Hinds.

Mastodon launched their latest European tour in Czechia last night (June 3rd), treating fans to a bunch of heavy favorites, as well as the live debut of their new single, “Your Ghost Again.” The show took place at Prague’s O2 Universum, and featured an opening set from U.K. metal expanders Loathe. Mastodon kicked off their headlining set with Once More ‘Round the Sun’s “Tread Lightly,” then played a few more songs before giving “Your Ghost Again” — a song reflecting on the memory of late founding guitarist Brent Hinds — its live debut. “Just yesterday, we released a new song, and it s the first song in our entire career that wasn t worked on with our friend Brent — he passed away last year and he is no longer with us,” bassist-vocalist Troy Sanders said from the stage. “So, we d like to do a new song for you guys, and we d like to dedicate it to Brent, because we miss him and we love him also.” Beyond this, the group’s 17-song set pulled from all eras of the band, including Remission’s “Mother Puncher,” a series of Leviathan and Crack the Skye classics, and all the way up to Hushed Grim songs “More Than I Could Chew” and “The Crux.” And then they closed things out with a cover of Melvins’ “The Bit.” You’ll find fan-shot footage from throughout the night up above and down below. The tracklisting is below as well (via setlist.fm). Mastodon’s European tour resumes tomorrow (June 5th) with an appearance at Nürburg, Germany’s Rock Am Ring fest. As previously reported, Mastodon will launch their Poisonous Weapons” North American tour in September, which also features opening sets from Deafheaven and Alcest. You’ll find the tour route here. Mastodon setlist 6/3/26:Tread LightlyGhost of KareliaThe MotherloadThe CruxYour Ghost Again (Live debut)Crystal SkullBlack TongueMegalodonI Am Ahab|More Than I Could ChewAll the Heavy LiftingCrack the SkyeSpectrelightMother PuncherSteambreatherBlood and ThunderThe Bit (Melvins cover) View this post on Instagram

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The band dropped a new song called "Your Ghost Again."

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