Mastodon controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Estate of Brent Hinds files lawsuit against Mastodon and former bandmates
Lawsuit filed
The estate of the late Mastodon guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds filed a civil complaint in Fulton County Court on September 3 against Troy Sanders, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor. The lawsuit claims Hinds held ownership interests in Mastodon and related businesses, disputes the $80,000 buyout check issued by the band, and accuses Mastodon of using an image of Hinds without permission on the artwork for the 2026 record Marrow Deep.
The estate of the late Mastodon guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds filed a civil complaint in Fulton County Court on September 3 against Troy Sanders, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor. The lawsuit claims Hinds held ownership interests in Mastodon and related businesses, disputes the $80,000 buyout check issued by the band, and accuses Mastodon of using an image of Hinds without permission on the artwork for the 2026 record Marrow Deep.
Stated objective. His estate now seeks compensation related to this alleged use of likeness in connection with the album, as well as all associated merchandising
Source excerpt
The complaint from Hind’s estate also accuses Mastodon of using an image of Hinds on the artwork for their 2026 record, Marrow Deep , without permission.
The estate of the late Mastodon guitaist/vocalist Brent Hinds is suing his former bandmates over multiple legal claims.
The paperwork was filed in Fulton County Court on September 3rd.