Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has hit out at his former bandmates, labelling them “horrible people”.
The guitarist’s remark was posted in a thread beneath the latest publish on the band’s Instagram web page. Yesterday, Mastodon posted the art work of their As soon as Extra Round The Solar album, which was launched on June 24, 2014, with the caption “11 extra journeys ‘around the solar since this was launched!”
After one commentator posted, “Halloween is certainly my #1 monitor on this document [firer emojis] undoubtedly gonna miss B. Hinds although”, Brent Hinds replied with the remark “I need [sic] miss being in a shit band with horrible people..”
Information of Hinds’ shock exit from the group was shared by the band on March 7.
In a brief assertion posted on their social media channels, the band stated: “Buddies and Followers, After 25 monumental years collectively, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually determined to half methods.We’re deeply pleased with and past grateful for the music and historical past we’ve 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 look ahead to seeing you on the street.”
Vocalist/guitarist Invoice Kelliher later advised Guitar World: “Like a wedding, generally individuals develop aside, they usually get curious about different issues. We want nothing however the perfect for Brent in chasing his desires. , it’s superb that we made it 25 years with the 4 of us.”
Relations between Hinds and his bandmates weren’t at all times solely drama-free. In 2018, when Hinds was absent when Mastodon received the Finest Steel Efficiency Grammy award for the track Sultan’s Curse from Emperor of Sand, the guitarist was decidedly sad that his bandmates did not thank him from the stage.
“Typically it’s exhausting to seek out interior peace,” the guitarist advised this author at his residence in Atlanta in 2014.
In a remark beneath Hinds’ publish on Instagram, one fan wrote: “You’re making us all very unhappy with these posts. Please search assist. The anguish, ache, and damage you’re feeling is apparent. Don’t let this be a downward spiral. Let go of the damaging emotions and begin therapeutic. Followers would like to see a comeback story in you.”
