Brent Hinds' departure from Mastodon shortly before their performance at the Tool in the Sand festival required an urgent replacement. Guitarist Ben Eller stepped in, impressively handling a challenging 17-song setlist. Reflecting on the weekend via Instagram, Eller expressed admiration for both the band and the supportive fans, acknowledging the pressure of performing as Hinds' replacement. His prior experience with Mastodon and large social media following underscores his capability, but it remains unclear if he'll continue with the band amid their busy upcoming schedule.
What an incredible weekend playing with @mastodonrocks as a part of @toolinthesand. You guys who have followed me know how much I love this music, so to be asked to play alongside the band is a TRUE honor.
My inbox is so stuffed, there's no way I can respond to every single thing, but know how much I appreciate yall. Thank you all for trusting me to get the job done.
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