Metallica Are All in Their 60s — But Kirk Hammett Says There’s No Retirement Anywhere in Sight
Metallica's lead guitarist also spoke about how grunge influenced the Black Album and much more in our in-depth new interview ...
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Brian James, guitarist with the Damned who wrote New Rose, the first UK punk record
Brian James, who has died aged 70, was co-founder, lead guitarist and principal songwriter in the early days of the Damned, who had the distinction of releasing the UK’s first homegrown punk ...
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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 performed with the band at Tool’s Tool in The Sand Festival. He seems to ...
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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 they indeed had another axeman on-stage with them at the TOOL Live in the Sand ...
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‘American’ Paint: JoyNews exposé uncovers toxic lead levels in paints sold in Ghana
Research shows that exposure to lead-based paint can cause severe cognitive impairments, affecting learning ability, memory, and overall brain development. In JoyNews’ latest Hotline documentary ...
American Songwriter21d
“For Your Love,” the Song That Gained The Yardbirds a Big Hit and Lost Them a Legendary Guitarist
Their original lead guitarist, Top Topham, left the band in 1963, not that long after their formation. He was replaced by an 18-year-old wunderkind named Eric Clapton.
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Who Is Ben Eller, the Mastodon Guitarist Filling In After Brent Hinds’ Exit?
So who exactly in Ben Eller? The YouTube favorite stepped into the role of guitarist for Mastodon after the recently announced exit of longtime favorite Brent Hinds and admirably helped the group ...
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11-year-old guitarist plays AC/DC, Van Halen and Queen to wow the judges on Britain's Got Talent
An 11-year-old guitarist dazzled on Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night and won through to the show’s live semi-finals. Clad in a backwards baseball cap and vest, young Olly Pearson from Wrexham ...
American Songwriter22d
Famed Metal Band Parts Ways With Lead Singer and Guitarist After 25 Years
It’s a sad day for Mastodon fans. After 25 years together, the progressive metal outfit Mastodon has announced that they will be parting ways with lead singer and vocalist Brent Hinds.
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D'Wayne Wiggins, guitarist and co-founder of R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies at 64
He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young ...
Rolling Stone23d
Mastodon and Co-Founding Guitarist Brent Hinds ‘Mutually Decided to Part Ways’
Mastodon formed in 2000 with Hinds serving as lead guitarist and vocalist alongside bassist/singer Troy Sanders, drummer Brann Dailor, and rhythm guitarist Bill Kelliher. That lineup recorded ...