Metal Injection

My favorite current meme is Actresses With No Teeth, but why do celebrities have to have all the fun? I decided to delve into Photoshop and predict what some of our favorite metal musicians would look like without teeth. If you've ever wondered what Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield, Scott Ian, and more look [...]

If you follow GWAR front-thing Oderus Urungus on Twitter, you are aware that he is currently in New York City, on quite the publicity blitz. Earlier today, the Facebook page of Obscura Antiques & Oddities, the storefront from the TV show Oddities, posted the attached photo of Oderus Urungus and Balsac visiting their store.

Oh happy day! If you follow Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds on Instagram, you know that his 2013 wasn't off to a good start when he lost his adorable dog, Dingus. Hinds went into action and posted signs all over his neighborhood and thankfully, the two were reunited today. Hinds celebrated by posting more photos to [...]

We haven't heard much in terms of new music from Mastodon, although individual members seem to keep busy. We know Brent Hinds recently released an album from his side-project West End Motel, and he's working on new music with Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan going by the name Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. Guitarist Bill Kelliher is currently [...]

Mastodon's Brent Hinds has recently announced a mini tour with his side project West End Motel, which we've written about before. The tour seems to be staying pretty close to the Eastern seaboard and will run from Vermont all the way down to Georgia and Alabama. The tour will be in support of the band's sophomore release, Only Time [...]

We've mentioned West End Hotel on the site before when Brent Hinds went on tour with the band in 2010. Looks like with all the recent downtime Mastodon had, Brent has managed to find enough time to finish an album worth of music with this side project.

One of the bright sides of stalking your idols on Facebook and Twitter is getting updates directly from the source. For example, if you follow Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, you have seen this photo of him and Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds getting the ball rolling on their highly anticipated project, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. [...]

Just to quickly recap, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra is highly anticipated side-project from Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds and Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman. They are collaborating with legendary Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Avery and drummer Jon Theodore, formerly of The Mars Volta. We haven't heard much about this project, since all the members were busy [...]

We already know that Brent Hinds is a spokesperson for OHP with this hilarious commercial promoting a local Atlanta watering hole. The best part though was clearly what was left on the cutting room floor. The makers of the commercial have released a video featuring bloopers from the shoot, which include such gems as Brent [...]

A few days ago, we learned some minimal info about the new Mastodon record, but today I can report a ton more information has surfaced on one of the most anticipated releases of 2011. Brent Hinds recently spoke to SPIN Magazine and gave up a ton more info on what bands can expect from the [...]

Last night, I headed out to Union Pool to check out the two Brent Hinds (Mastodon) side projects. I arrived a little after doors opened, and as soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a bunch of dudes in kabuki masks. I found my buddy Axl Rosenberg of MetalSucks greeted me with a [...]

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While there may have been some drama in team Mastodon a few months ago, but it seems like their recent summer break did some good. Here is a new video interview when Brann Dailor and Troy Sanders are just having a good time, kicking back and making some jokes. The duo seems much more awake [...]

The last few weeks haven't been the best of times for Mastodon. Guitarist Bill Kelliher was once again hospitalized for pancreatitis and then reports were coming in that fellow guitarist, Brent Hinds seemed distant at shows and continaully stormed off stage. So, I actually welcomed the news of Mastodon taking a break when reading about [...]

"I'm over it" – Brent Hinds Uh ohs! Our (I Am) Brohabs at Metalsucks got word yesterday of Brent Hinds not acting too cool during the band's performance last weekend in Oakland, CA. Here is an excerpt of the entire encounter: Brent continued to throw in wild solos where there should be words, throwing his [...]