Bill Kelliher has addressed guitarist Brent Hinds’ departure from Mastodon in an interview with Guitar World.
“It’s been a fun, wild f*cking ride, that’s for sure. We achieved a lot of things that I never in a million years would have imagined. There’s been Grammys, touring with our heroes, like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motörhead, and Tool. I cherish all of that,” Kelliher expressed.
“Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things. We wish nothing but the best for Brent in chasing his dreams,” he continued.
“You know, it’s amazing that we made it 25 years with the four of us. I mean, it’s like being married to three other dudes, traveling the world, trying to stay the course, and having everybody agree,” Kelliher added.
Brent Hinds recently announced his departure from Mastodon after serving as the band’s guitarist for 25 years.
Mastodon’s journey together has been marked by numerous significant milestones in metal history.
Kerrang recognized the band’s breakthrough album ‘Leviathan’ as Album of the Year in 2004. This achievement marked their first major critical recognition in the industry.
The band’s creative evolution reached new heights with ‘Emperor of Sand.’ Last.fm documents that this album earned them their first Grammy Award for the track ‘Sultan’s Curse’ in 2018.
Mastodon’s influence extended beyond music. The band made a memorable appearance as White Walkers in the hit series ‘Game of Thrones.’
The collaboration between Hinds and Mastodon has shaped the band’s distinctive sound throughout multiple acclaimed albums. Their partnership has left an enduring impact on modern metal music.
