{"id":653570,"date":"2026-08-24T09:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/653570\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T09:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:36:28","slug":"would-brent-hinds-like-mastodons-new-lp-brann-dailor-weighs-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/653570\/","title":{"rendered":"Would Brent Hinds Like Mastodon’s New LP? Brann Dailor Weighs In"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mastodon<\/a> are currently doing press for their upcoming ninth studio record, Marrow Deep<\/a>, which is their first without late guitarist\/vocalist Brent Hinds<\/a> (who departed in March of 2025<\/a> and died in a motorcycle accident<\/a> five months later). In a new interview with Metal Injection<\/a>, drummer\/vocalist Brann Dailor<\/a> weighed in on whether he thinks Hinds would’ve liked the band\u2019s new LP (as well as the surprising metal subgenre Hinds may\u2019ve wanted Mastodon to try).<\/p>\n

What Did Brann Dailor Say About Hinds + Marrow Deep?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During their chat with Metal Injection (uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 21), Dailor and bassist\/vocalist Troy Sanders<\/a> discussed multiple topics, including transitioning into a five-piece group (with newcomers Nick Johnston<\/a> and Jo\u00e3o Nogueira<\/a>) and their upcoming tour (alongside Alcest<\/a> and Deafheaven<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Roughly halfway into their conversation, the pair were asked if they \u201cever considered what would Brent think or feel of the new record if he heard it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Whereas Sanders calmly replied, \u201cThat has not crossed my mind,\u201d Dailor dove deeper into how he thinks Hinds would react to Mastodon\u2019s latest album.<\/p>\n

\u201c[He] probably wouldn\u2019t like it very much,\u201d Dailor laughed, adding: \u201cNo, he might. I mean, I don\u2019t know. Maybe there\u2019s aspects of it that he would dig. But, you know, he wasn\u2019t the biggest fan of heavy stuff toward the end. He was kind of always trying to steer us away from having that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dailor continued:<\/p>\n

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I would have to think that there\u2019d be a majority of the record that Brent would dig it, you know, and want to be \u2013 like if he was still here and still wanted to be in Mastodon and wanted to come rock with us, that he\u2019d put his stamp on some of these tracks. Put his shine on some of it [like] the way he always did.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

You can see Dailor and Sanders\u2019 entire interview with Metal Injection below:<\/p>\n

Mastodon\u2019s Brann Dailor + Troy Sanders Discuss Marrow Deep \u00a0+ More<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although Hinds had zero creative\u00a0input on Marrow Deep<\/a>, the record is obviously inspired by him to a degree.<\/p>\n

For instance, the first single from Marrow Deep \u2013 \u201cYour Ghost Again\u201d \u2013 came out this past June, and as Dailor explained at the time<\/a> [via Loudwire]:<\/p>\n

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[It\u2019s] about being in those familiar places you used to be with people, which for us is in the studio. I just kept seeing [Brent] out of the corner of my eye, where he would normally be with his guitar. It’s about that: your mind plays tricks on you, especially so soon after someone dies and you’re in the places where they always were. You just see them.<\/p>\n

Hopefully this album helps everybody. Hopefully they can find some piece of it that speaks to them about it. I know Brent’s not there and it’s weird and it’s hard, and some people might be like, \u201cWell I don’t wanna listen to it because Brent’s not there and I’m hurting about that,\u201d but we are too. Big time. It means a lot to me, and I hope that’s able to translate to our fans and people who are grieving, too. I understand that, because we never really addressed it. We just couldn’t. And to the fans I’m just sorry that I wasn’t able to be more for them when that happened, because I couldn’t. For myself, I’m still unpacking it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Likewise, Sanders commented:<\/p>\n

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My portion of the song, lyrically, is all about Brent, and for Brent. The bridge lyrics are two lines of pure gratitude towards Brent. It’s all the gifts from you, now you can take them back where you must go, meaning you came into my life, you exposed me to things that blew my mind, together we conquered thousands of stages around the world, had magical moments that we can never repeat again, but all the beauty that you brought it still remains, always will and it’s just a line of gratitude because that’s important that we include Brent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Mastodon Officially Address Brent Hinds\u2019 Death in New 35-Minute Video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Surprising Metal Subgenre Hinds May\u2019ve Wanted Mastodon to Try<\/p>\n

In discussing Hinds\u2019 desire to move away from \u201cheavy stuff,\u201d Dailor remarked that \u2013 whether seriously or jokingly \u2013 Hinds suggested that the group tackle another metal subgenre in addition to prog, sludge, stoner etc.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe once said, \u2018We should make a black metal<\/a> song,\u2019 and I\u2019m like, \u2018I just don\u2019t know if you\u2019re being serious or coming and going. One day, it\u2019s this [and] one day, it\u2019s that,\u201d Dailor said while waiving his arms for emphasis.<\/p>\n

Obviously, Mastodon have yet to explore Hinds\u2019 suggestion.<\/p>\n

Other Brent Hinds + Mastodon News<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marrow Deep \u2013 which follows 2021\u2019s Hushed and Grim<\/a> \u2013 will release this Friday, Aug. 28, via Loma Vista Recordings. You can pre-order the album (and related merch) here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Mastodon officially announced the album back in July<\/a>, writing:<\/p>\n

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Hello Everyone,
You have all been asking for it, so we are excited to announce our new album, Marrow Deep, will be released August 28th, 2026 and we are kicking it off with a new video for our new song ‘Snakes for Dinner,’ which features an appearance from our long time friend, Josh Homme.
It’s been quite the journey making this album, and we are very happy with how it came out, we can not wait for you to hear the whole thing! Until then, check out the new video, and pre-order a copy of the album today. Stay tuned, we\u2019l keep bringing you updates, content and bunch of other cool fun stuff!
As always, thank you for being part of our world. We look forward to seeing you all on the Poisonous Weapons Tour and beyond!
– Mastodon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Similarly, the pre-order description<\/a> for Marrow Deep reads:<\/p>\n

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Equal parts crushing & cathartic, ‘Marrow Deep,’ finds GRAMMY winners Mastodon pushing their sound into new depths without sacrificing what makes them one of heavy music\u2019s most forward-thinking forces. Mastodon channel profound grief into one of the most emotionally charged albums of their storied career. A 13 song testament of the effect those close to us can have on our lives\u2014effects that can extend well beyond the time we have with them. An album ultimately representing resilience & solidarity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The quintet released a second song\/video \u2013 \u201cSnakes for Dinner\u201d (featuring Queens of the Stone Age<\/a> guitarist\/singer Josh Homme<\/a>) \u2013 alongside the album announcement.<\/p>\n

As already mentioned, Mastodon are embarking on their North American Poisonous Weapons Tour<\/a> in support of Marrow Deep (with Alcest and Deafheaven). The 27-date run will stretch across the United States and Canada, starting in Orlando, Florida on Sept. 16 and ending in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 24. You can see all of the dates and grab tickets here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Loudwire<\/a> also reported on CKY<\/a> debuting a new song, \u201cBeware of the Heartless,\u201d that includes a guitar solo from Hinds.<\/p>\n

Of the track, frontman Chad Ginsburg commented:<\/p>\n

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We were reminded that it was a year since our friend Brent passed away. Brent played a solo on a song we recorded called ‘Beware of the Heartless’ and I thought, ‘why would I leave this on my computer?’ Brent took the time to play on it and we loved him, and in honor of his passing, we were too bummed out in the moment to think about that shit, but I want to throw it out there because I don’t want to hold onto it forever. I want to let go of it and give it to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

You can listen to \u201cBeware of the Heartless\u201d below:<\/p>\n

CKY, “Beware of the Heartless” (featuring Brent Hinds)<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you think of Dailor\u2019s thoughts on Brent Hinds and Marrow Deep? Would you want to hear Mastodon\u2019s take on black metal? Let us know!<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to check out our list of 31 rock + metal albums turning 20 in 2026 below!<\/p>\n

31 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 20 in 2026<\/p>\n

What was hitting as nu-metal faded and emo exploded? Let’s take a look at the big rock and metal albums from 2006.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, Loudwire<\/a><\/p>\n