Ex-Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds Repeatedly Slams Former Bandmates on Social Media

Brent Hinds, the former guitarist and co-vocalist of Mastodon, has publicly criticized his former bandmates with increasingly harsh remarks following his departure from the band in March 2025. Recently, in response to a fan-posted video of a 2012 live performance of "Crack the Skye," Hinds accused Troy Sanders and Brann Dailor of poor singing abilities, claiming they are frequently out of key and rely heavily on studio autotune to mask their shortcomings. He also questioned the reasons for his exit, suggesting it was due to his authenticity clashing with their personalities, which he described as self-absorbed and egotistical. Despite Hinds' vitriol, the remaining band members have maintained a diplomatic stance, wishing him success and expressing that people sometimes grow apart like in a marriage. Hinds' comments have continued a bitter public feud that has attracted significant attention on social media and within the music community. This ongoing conflict highlights the fractious split after 25 years of collaboration in the influential progressive metal band.