# Mastodon's New Album After Brent Hinds' Death

> Mastodon releases Marrow Deep following Brent Hinds' death, honoring his legacy with new music.
- Title: Mastodon's New Album After Brent Hinds' Death · Guitar World
- Summary: Mastodon releases Marrow Deep following Brent Hinds' death, honoring his legacy with new music. Mastodon released Marrow Deep, their ninth album, after Brent…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/mastodon-marrow-deep-interview
- Published: 2026-10-08T09:24:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mastodon, brent hinds, marrow deep, seattle, nfl, guitar, leviathan, crack the skye, your ghost again, snakes for dinner, black sabbath, geezers butler
## Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher
Bill Kelliher spent summer teaching guitar lessons to fans in Zagreb, Croatia.
## Mastodon's new album Marrow Deep
Mastodon released Marrow Deep, their ninth album, after Brent Hinds died in August 2025.
## Brent Hinds' death
Brent Hinds died in an August 2025 traffic accident after an SUV struck his motorcycle.
## Nick Johnston joins Mastodon
Nick Johnston, a Canadian guitarist, joined Mastodon after Brent Hinds left in March 2025.
## Mastodon's tribute song
Mastodon released 'Your Ghost Again' as the first single from Marrow Deep, honoring Hinds.
## Hinds' impact on Mastodon
Brent Hinds was omnipresent in Mastodon, on tour buses and in practice rooms.

> I still see Brent out of the corner of my eye sometimes. He was omnipresent in the band, on the tour bus or in the practice room
## Mastodon's creative process
Bill Kelliher wrote 'Barbarian's Blood' after hearing Generation of Vipers, a band that inspired heavier music.
## Acoustic guitar work
Bill Kelliher wrote acoustic songs after Brann Dailor's mother passed away in 2025.
## Geezer Butler's contribution
Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler played the intro on 'The Vanishing' remotely.
## Nick Johnston's guitar
Nick Johnston built a Schecter signature guitar with two humbuckers for Mastodon.
## Mastodon's new sound
Mastodon's new album features heavier rhythms and more complex time signatures.
## Mastodon's future
Mastodon plans to tour with new members and continue creating music.
## Mastodon's legacy
Mastodon honors Brent Hinds' legacy through their new music and continued collaboration.
## Mastodon's impact
Mastodon's music continues to influence guitar players and fans worldwide.
## Mastodon's new album
Mastodon released Marrow Deep, their ninth album, after Brent Hinds died in August 2025.
## Key takeaway

Mastodon released Marrow Deep, their ninth album, after Brent Hinds died in an August 2025 traffic accident.