# Mastodon Push Back on Brent Hinds Estate Lawsuit

> Mastodon lawyers dismiss lawsuit claiming band owes money for using Brent Hinds' likeness on album cover.
- Title: Mastodon Push Back on Brent Hinds Estate Lawsuit | Shortify
- Summary: Mastodon lawyers dismiss lawsuit claiming band owes money for using Brent Hinds' likeness on album cover. Mastodon's lawyers argue they owe no money for…
- Keywords: mastodon, brent hinds, marrow deep, lawsuit, estate, album cover, limited liability company, Guitar World
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/bands/mastodon-push-back-on-lawsuit-filed-by-brent-hinds-estate
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:11:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mastodon, brent hinds, marrow deep, lawsuit, estate, album cover, limited liability company
## Mastodon file lawsuit dismissal
Mastodon filed paperwork on Monday (November 2) to dismiss lawsuit filed by Brent Hinds' father on behalf of the estate.
## Lawyers reject financial claims
They reject claims they owe money for using Brent Hinds' likeness on Marrow Deep album cover.
## Legal basis for dismissal
Lawyers argue lawsuit relies on technically flawed legal claim and will address remaining disputes in due course.

> These distinctions matter. Defendants therefore seek dismissal only of those claims, or portions of claims, that lack a legal basis on the face of the complaint. The parties' remaining factual and contractual disputes - and the truth - will be addressed in due course.
## Reject buyout process
Mastodon oppose buyout process through which Hinds would be divested of business interests.
## No binding obligation
Lawyers state buyout offer before Hinds' death is not a binding obligation.
## Estate claims
Estate claims band gave $80,000 check which they consider too low for Hinds' share.
## Key takeaway

Mastodon's lawyers argue they owe no money for using Brent Hinds' likeness on Marrow Deep album cover and reject buyout claims.