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 ...
Ben Eller makes Mastodon debut after Brent Hinds’ exit – but what’s next for the prog-metal titans?
Hinds is out. Eller is in for now. Brann Dailor has a black eye. Palace intrigue notwithstanding, “all 2025 touring plans ...
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Discusses Future With Ben Eller + Ideal Replacement for Brent Hinds
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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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Who is Ben Eller? What we know about the guitarist who performed with Mastodon after Brent Hinds' exit
After guitarist Brent Hinds’ exit from the heavy metal band, Mastodon, they were joined by Ben Eller. On March 9, 2025, Eller ...
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MASTODON joined by guitarist BEN ELLER for first show since BRENT HINDS split
Last night (March 9th), Mastodon played their first show since the shock departure of founding guitarist Brent Hinds, and ...
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Who Is Ben Eller, the Mastodon Guitarist Filling In After Brent Hinds’ Exit?
After Brent Hinds recent exit, Mastodon continued with YouTube favorite Ben Eller stepping in to help them complete their show at Tool's festival.
Mastodon joined by YouTuber Ben Eller at first show without Brent Hinds
Mastodon have been joined by YouTuber Ben Eller at their first shows since the departure of guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 ...
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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.