Ben Eller was wary of the reaction he’d get for stepping in for Brent Hinds in Mastodon – but that didn’t stop him saying yes
The Youtuber and Mastodon mega-fan stepped in at the last minute for the band’s Tool Live in the Sand set, even if it risked ...
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BEN ELLER Discusses How He Got The Call From MASTODON
"I was absolutely unprepared for the level of positivity and kindness I would receive from the fans after the gig." ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Discusses Future With Ben Eller + Ideal Replacement for Brent Hinds
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Isn’t Sure About Ben Eller’s Future in the Band
Mastodon's Bill Kelliher did a recent interview where he spoke on the future of Brent Hinds's replacement Ben Eller in the band.
Bill Kelliher is searching far and wide for Mastodon's next guitarist – here's what the band is looking for
Esteemed YouTuber and Mastodon mega-fan Ben Eller was drafted in last minute following Brent Hinds' surprise exit, but the ...
Mastodon on Brent Hinds’ departure: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart”
Late last week, founding guitarist Brent Hinds and Mastodon that they were amicably parting ways after 25 years together. The band wrote at the time: “We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the ...
Iconic metal band’s guitarist leaves abruptly after 25 years. Bandmate now speaking out.
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher opened up about the abrupt departure of guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds — chalking it up to people growing apart. The original lineup had been together for 25 years and ...