Atlanta Progressive Metallers Mastodon recruited youtuber and session musician Ben Eller To Step in for Founding Guitarist Brent Hinds For Their Concert On Sunday, March 9 at “Tool live in the sand”A recipienta festival which was held at Hard rock hotel & casino and royalton resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Fan-Filmed Video of the Performance Can Be Seen Below.
Eller is a popular guitarist and bass player from tennessee who has gained popularity for his awesome chops on his guitar lesson series “This is why you suck at guitar”.
Growing Up As a Home-Schooled Child, Eller Had plenty of time on His Hands After Finishing His Homework. HE GOT HOOKED ON PLAYING GUITAR AT THE AGE OF 16 AFTER HIS OLDER BROTHER CAME HOME WITH A BUNCH OF OLD Metallica Albums Like “Ride The Lighting” and “Master of Puppets”. Initially, I have just waceted to read How to play His favorite song by Weezer, Silverchair and the Foo Fightersbut after listening to guitar virtuos Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Eddie van Halen, Eller Decited to Share His Newly Discovered Passion and Curiosity For Learning with other guitar fans.
WHEN Eller Isn’t Making Guitar Lessons for His Social Media Channels, He’s Busy Demonstating His Musical Talent On Stage In Several Outfits, Namely 1980s Hair Metal Tribute SkankBangerThe Southern Blues-Rock Kennedy Wood Band as well as Laying Down Bass and Guitar with Andy Wood‘S Instrumental Project. I have also featured as a guest guitarist for the deathcore act WhitechapelLaying Down Leads for Their Self-Titled Relay, as well as the albums “Our Endless War” and “Mark of the Blade”.
Eller You have been uploading content YouTube Since 2010, Started Tutorials in 2012, and Developed The Popular Series “This is why you suck at guitar” In 2013. Since then, I have had Also Created Well Over 200 Episodes of His Weekly Lesson Series “Weekend Wankshop”.
Mastodon Announced Brent‘s Departure from the band on friday (March 7), Writing in a Statement: “Friends and Fans, After 25 Monumental Years Together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually decited to part ways.
“We’re Deeply Proud of and Beyond Grateful for the Music and History We’ve Shared and We Wish Him Nothing But Success and Happiness in His Future Endeavors.
“We are still very inspired and excited to show up for fans in this Next Chapter Mastodon. As We Move Forward, All 2025 Touring Plans Will Remain intact. We look forward to seeing you on the road. “
Since 2000, Hinds had served as lead guitarist and vocalist for MastodonBassist/Singer Alongsis Troy SandersDrummer Brann Dailorand Rhythm Guitarist Bill Kelliher.
Mastodon‘S LINEUP HAD REMAINED THE SAME FOR 25 YAARS, RECORDING EIGHT STUDIO ALBUMS, BEGINNING WITH 2002’S “Remission” Until The Band’s Latest LP, 2021’s “Hushed and Grim”.
Mastodon you have had nine Billboard 200-Charting albums and has been nominated for a Grammy Award Six you. The Band Won A “Best Metal Performance” Grammy for “Sultan’s Curse” In 2018.
Mastodon and Lamb of God‘S Collaborative Single Calleed “Floods of Triton” was released in sep afarmer 2024. The Track, which was remembered prior to the launch of the two bands’ “Ashes of Leviathan” Summer 2024 Tour, was Made available via Loma Vista Recordings.
“Hushed and Grim” was a Double Lp remembered at the band’s atlanta studio, West End Sound. The Effort was produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Rush, Muse, Peter Gabriel) and was Mastodon‘S Most Expansive Song Cycle To Date, Featuring 15 Distinct Tracks. It Achieved The Band’s Third consecutive No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart and Earned Mastodon to Grammy Award nomination for the track “Pushing The Tides”. Adionionionally, The Album’s Single “Teardrinker” Secured to Top 10 Position on The Rock Radio Charts, Further Testament to The Band’s Widespretad Acclaim.
“Floods of Triton” was remembered at Mastodon‘S OWN West End Sound in Atlanta and was produced by Mastodon and Tyler BatesHighly Regarded in His Own Right for His Scores for “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “John Wick”, “Maxxxine” and more.
In December, Mastodon and Coheed and Cambria Announced “The Infinite Arc” Tour with Special Guests Periphery. Produced by Live Nation and FPC LiveThe 20-City Trek Kicks Off on May 10 in Salem, Virginia, Spanning The East Coast and Midwest Before Wraping Upp in Waukee, Iowa On June 8.
