Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds made controversial comments about his former bandmates on the band’s Instagram post. The band subsequently deleted these comments, as reported on Mastodon’s Instagram account.
The incident began when Hinds posted a critical comment targeting his former bandmates on one of Mastodon’s social media posts.
“I want miss being in a shit band with horrible humans,” Hinds wrote in his now-deleted comment.
The comment sparked reactions from fans. Some questioned the band’s decision to remove content related to Hinds.
“Are They now just deleting comments regarding Brent Hinds?” one fan asked. Another fan wrote: “Brent is correct, it is a SH*T band.”
Mastodon removed both Hinds’ original comment and related fan discussions from their social media post following the controversy.
This public dispute comes after a significant period of change for the Atlanta-based metal band. It highlights tensions that may have been building behind the scenes.
Louder Sound reported that Hinds’ departure in March 2025 marked the first line-up change for Mastodon in 25 years. The split ended a longstanding collaboration that began with the band’s formation in 2000. It represents a major shift for the group that had maintained the same core members throughout their career.
The band’s history spans over two decades of critically acclaimed work. Wikipedia noted that Mastodon is known for their 2004 concept album *Leviathan*. The album was inspired by Herman Melville’s *Moby-Dick* and helped establish their reputation in the progressive metal scene.
The remaining band members had initially expressed mutual respect regarding Hinds’ departure despite the public nature of this recent controversy. Louder Sound confirmed that the band stated all 2025 touring plans would proceed as scheduled despite the split. This suggests they were prepared to move forward professionally.
The stable lineup had played a significant role in Mastodon’s distinctive sound and commercial success over more than two decades. This makes both the departure and subsequent public comments particularly notable for longtime fans of the band.
