As part of Iron Maiden's initial dual-guitar attack with Dave Murray, Adrian Smith brought a melodic approach to the sound.

Mastodon's Bill Kelliher did a recent interview where he spoke on the future of Brent Hinds's replacement Ben Eller in the band.

Hinds is out. Eller is in for now. Brann Dailor has a black eye. Palace intrigue notwithstanding, “all 2025 touring plans ...

So who exactly in Ben Eller? The YouTube favorite stepped into the role of guitarist for Mastodon after the recently ...

Mastodon seem to have ridden out the crisis of Brent Hinds' sudden departure in some style, with his replacement, YouTuber ...

Hinds' exit was announced on March 7, leaving Eller just hours to step into his new — though possibly temporary — role in ...

Coming off the heels of Mastodon’s recent TOOL Live in the Sand performance — the group's first show since splitting with ...

Last night (March 9th), Mastodon played their first show since the shock departure of founding guitarist Brent Hinds, and ...

When it was announced late last week that Mastodon and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds were splitting up after 25 years, it ...

Mastodon tapped YouTube guitarist and session musician Ben Eller to fill in during their set at Tool's destination festival.

After guitarist Brent Hinds’ exit from the heavy metal band, Mastodon, they were joined by Ben Eller. On March 9, 2025, Eller ...