Mastodon - The Making of 'Emperor of Sand' | Part 6

Brent tracks guitars for the new album.
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[@ASNnKC913]

Brann: "Me and brent just have this spiritual connection" Brent: "I got three balls hahah"

[@jackpfiester5013]

Brent's brain is toast and we love him for it.

[@alancrane3100]

He is brilliant

[@sinisterminister9920]

Nah it’s an act/image he portrays. Dude is actually smart AF

[@outerdimension7276]

Sometimes I can believe this guy is still in Mastodon after all these years. He looks like that kinda guy who could fuck everything up at any moment.

[@returntolifeband]

Solo Por Que Me Piden Google Mas He does. He fucks shit up constantly. That's why he's in the band.

[@Williamstanway]

I'm glad I don't see Rock n roll in the same way you do, there is more fucking rocknroll in one of Brent hinds pubes than in your entire life

[@outerdimension7276]

William Stanway I dont see it that way. I love this guy, and I have a friend like that, its fun to be around it. I mean its just weird, he looks like that kinda person who get bored of stuff pretty quickly and cant be too long in the same enviroment.

[@Williamstanway]

lol yeah I see what you mean he does look like a drifter, I thought you meant something else,. well we bothe love Bhinds so that is fine .

[@InspiretoVictory]

Brent Hinds is. The Wild Card.

[@Gore171459]

the best of all Hinds "the czar" has my fav B. Hinds solo

[@MetalSupporter95]

Taimir Gore, pendulous skin has my favorite solo of his.

[@mpf5788]

dont forget about the hunter solo, elephant man, halloween, hearts alive.. Every Mastodon album has at least 3 top tier solos

[@DezDav4]

I love the surf rock-like solo from Divinations.

[@matt-tp1ww]

Colony of birchmen

[@MetalSupporter95]

the solo from oblivion too

[@JanPatrickLucas]

What I truly admire about Brent aside form his uniquely talented playing is that he, genuinely, doesn't give a hoot what anyone thinks about him! His free spirit is a huge reason why his parts are so good and the band so awesome!

[@karigucio]

he's like - if i can play like that i might as well pee my pants and still be the coolest

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

"You can't really play the one note solos the whole record. You should branch out. So I played more than one note a couple times.."

[@0c00l]

lol proceeds to shred the guitar after that.

[@LittleMissWartooth]

I heard those aren't tattoos those are the markings that appeared when a swamp witch and some aliens blessed him with the desire to shred like no other man.

[@callum6224]

Probably tho, they’re some kind of eldritch marking either way

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

Brent playing gives me a acid trip. I don't do drugs.

[@Juel92]

Brent Hinds, can't be sure whether his mind is here or in space but can be damn sure that the world is a brighter place thanks to his guitar playing.

[@crafty25936]

how high is brent hinds

[@TheKentuckyBibleIncident]

Gopal Sangra Moon/10

[@sunsty1e]

where the weed at??

[@liamconnors7271]

He're a solid Brent/10

[@hansdumbf7608]

he probably needs drugs to get normal again... let's see how he evolves over the next decade...

[@krakenscustoms]

PeRuN the Riffmeister apparently you havent seen the other cuts of this video where he was smokinh a blunt during the interview... but yeah we are all assholes and welcome to the club. you get mad at someone's snap judgement but then criticize him by making a snap judgement of your own. Oh how righteous you must feel.

[@voteZDLR]

I love Brent especially like towards the end you look at him and he's just playing this epic, killer shit with an actual goddamn feeling to it but it's still technical as well and he's looking around confused like not even HE knows where it's coming from... it's unbelievable, man, the entire group are born musicians but this guy literally is from another planet on that intuitive level. To the extent he probably couldn't have done anything else in his life but play music. He was born for it.

[@MatthewGClarke]

I'm not sure Brent was taking the interview 100% seriously.

[@tormado]

Matthew Clarke he never does..

[@perunlowtuned]

No way!!! Really?!?

[@mikeybigg]

1:55 Greatest guitar solo of our lifetime. Cannot be topped.

[@Ragsonas]

I love how everybody was complimenting him but he was like "Wwiii wiwiwi wiwiwini" ghost cunnilingus.

[@GTXWarrior]

Brent is so organic and REAL when he does his riffs. He follows his instincts and primal nature and creates pure awesomeness.

[@evanobrien8662]

dear fucking lord 4:16 that is pure majesty

[@spod32827]

Banjo picking man. No-one does it like Brent.

[@ryanexsus]

The only guitar player in the world that is required to get baked before he tracks his guitars.

[@Malahat]

I started doing this lately, n I cant go back now either hahah

[@adamizer85]

Can't forget Matt Pike

[@abaker2921]

Never heard of stoner rock, bud?

[@ryanexsus]

@@abaker2921 Yeah I listen to Acid Bath and Weedeater and shit.

[@TinkerToneworks]

the guys in bongzilla go through a pound a week on tour, them too.

[@snessub]

This is what i call a signature guitar. having yourself as an inlay 1:08

[@Mr_Beebird]

Jaguar God? More like Jaguar OH MY GOD THAT SOLO.

[@leftinashes]

Wow... that solo at the end of Jaguar God is so good. Shit just gave me the chills! Cant wait to blast this record...

[@devorsa]

This is a band where everyone know what actualy do and when they imagine song can bring a life to. Perfect drums ,guitars,vocals,bass.... all is so perfect!!!

[@1bgrant]

The piano is back. Yes! Sounds great, and give those mystical flourishes.

[@subutaynoyan5372]

Brent is one of the reasons why Mastodon slowly became a brand. He brings so much uniqueness into the mix with his extreme goofiness.

[@joebobstevemcfrank]

Omfg so funny. Brent is truly one of a kind. Such a mad genius. I got major goosebumps on the slow solo towards the end

[@MisterButterfingers]

That last solo holy shit.

[@Django333]

extratesticle

[@Kraaayn]

EXTRA DIPS

[@PainofRazeration]

Bret looks like Connor McGregor's hippie uncle or something lol Amazing guitar player btw

[@metalheadblues]

PainofRazeration he's the cool Uncle

[@RaakalihaPwns]

B Hinds is a huge inspiration, not just for play style and musically, but also as a cool laid back person. Haven't met him tho, so it's all based on what I've seen. If I ever get to meet the great Hinds, I'll be sure to shred a solo with him and share a M-jayjay tobacco yay yay. Can't wait to hear the album!!!

[@stonedmanatee3373]

Damn I never noticed he does hybrid picking in his solos. Interesting.

[@licmoraless]

Brent grew up playing the banjo, so he developed a pretty good technique, you should check out the "Brent Hinds on a 68" or something like that

[@inrewts3936]

Oh yaaaaaa.

[@user-bf6gz8ej4o]

He does hybrid picking like all the time, 50% of Mastodon's riff are hybrid picked

[@kostasbousbouras2654]

The new album is awesome guys... Riffs, melodies, solos, dark atmosphere, so many things to listen to. But in my opinion, it is not an easy album, you have to give it some listenings to really appreciate it

[@xxczerxx]

kostas bousbouras It's more complex than the last 2 records, which is awesome, bands never go back to heavy/more technical when they leave it behind so this is really refreshing. Very proggy, I love this album so far (2 listens)

[@tompowers2681]

the bit that starts at 4:15 sounds amazing

[@velhinho_91]

0:50 that scorpion breath "bridge/transition" is amazing.

[@SmokingShellx]

BRENT HINDS IS MY SPIRIT ANIMAL

[@BallisticKnifeJesus]

I love Brent but I miss when he used to take interviews and docs seriously. The Crack the Skye doc gave such insight about his playing and personality and it was super cool to see. Fucking brilliant musician

[@nixadventures3938]

4:33 reminds me why I love them so much.

[@cuprasport33]

The dirtiest B. Hinds of all of the B. Hinds out there. What a fucking legend \M/

[@lugalkien3599]

Brent is such a trip, its awesome

[@l9fingers368]

Ok, best part of this whole video is, took me a few times to notice, is that the videographer is actually trying to match Brent's voice to the actual solo he's trying to reference :D

[@swingonthespiral]

That fucking solo. This might be better than crack the skye

[@chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b]

swingonthespiral in my opinion, it's not (listened to the leak) BUT it's in my top 3. Most experimental since Crack the Skye, heaviest since Blood Mountain, but most melodic in the singing thanks to Brann doing WAY more frequent vocal work.

[@Fluffyolphert]

0:25 OMG BRENT IS LITERALLY HITLER

[@louderthangod]

If you haven't heard Brent's interview on Jasta's podcast it's well worth the listen.

[@flickjiv8415]

Brent Hinds is my Spirit Uncle!

[@forestgod1845]

3:54 sounds freaking epic. Very tasty! Looking forward to hearing this album!

[@Jake-sw3ss]

Ha! Brent is a fun guy. have not seen him in forever but good job. Glad you guys are doing well and not just rehashing what you know would work. Keep doing it, to be honest...well shit just keep doing what you do. All of you deserve it.

[@stangzilla331]

Best album 2017 ... True fans will agree that all I gotta say

[@arthurcampbelliv668]

That's some extraterestical soloing right there.

[@theabominablesnowman1711]

Brent Hinds has done drugs in his life

[@djw6670]

I'm pretty sure he'll be doing them in the afterlife too, if such a thing exists

[@wspeed657]

he's the soul of the band

[@pestilencepaul]

That custom V is sick.

[@heavyisaheavy7726]

dude is like Dr. Steve Brule and David Gilmore rolled into one. amazing humor and amazing feel.

[@djcj]

my band days are long over and I produce bass music now... but i'll buy this album and probably see mastodon live now just because of how inspiring these videos are

[@thatdichead]

So stoked for this album

[@oscarwilde891]

i am so stoked for this album

[@BrokeAssMusician]

I love Brent Hinds, but I will never forget the show at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA. They were touring their Crack the Skye Album and performing in full. This happen to be the missing link show. Baroness opened (killed it!), along with bison BC and some other small bands. High on fire was also there and Matt Pike and the fellas were absolutely killing it! On the side of the stage I saw Brent Hinds. Mind you this my first time seeing Mastodon and was pumped! They were finishing up Snakes for the Divide and Brent watched the whole show from the side with a red cup in his hand. He was rocking out to HoF. Between the Buried and Me goes on, finishes their set and now it was time for Mastodon!! From the start it looked bad. Brent was complaining all show about his sound. Saying he couldn't hear and he just looked shit faced. To his credit though, he played and hit just about every note for the majority of the songs. They finish their Crack the Skye set and Brent like throws this bitch fit and takes off stage. And you could see Troy and Brann looking at each other like, "Aw, fuck. This dude might fuck up the ending for us." Long story even longer. They takes like 10mins to come back on stage for their encore set list and say this is their last song and played Blood and Thunder without Brent. Bill was doing what he could. God bless his soul. But then comes out Brent stumbling and shit half way through the song to do it and leaves again and that was it. Moral of the story is I love his Brent, but god damn I'm still salty as fuck they had to cut the show short cause of Brent drunk ass. Next day I see articles all over the web about him being too drunk to perform. Haha Love Mastodon still though. New albums kicks ass.

[@EricTheCleric93]

I'd really like to see uncut footage of all the instrumental recordings.

[@EleisonUA]

Jaguar God is such a nice song! Almost the same feelings as from listening to The Last Baron. Brents' vocals in this song are amazing, so clean and fresh. And Steambreather is so much fun to listen to. Great album, see you live soon!

[@ghztofknka2172]

Illia K You listened already?

[@EleisonUA]

It has leaked today. So, unfortunately (for Mastodon), Yes.

[@EleisonUA]

Sorry, I don't want to spread it around. It suck that it leaked, but the release is soon, so...

[@evilbabaroga]

you shouldn't have said it had leaked then.

[@ffsf739]

It's on Pirate bay, man. Just downloaded!

[@jedisponge16]

Man who the fuck disliked this?

[@limjahey8008]

Jedisponge16 system of a down

[@michaelbenzinger8367]

Jedisponge16 Shavo Odadjian

[@theabominablesnowman1711]

Jedisponge16 a Democrat probably

[@mkusa89]

can't wait to hear whole jaguar on repeat

[@manuelbuessel5639]

Again, thanx to you for this album, Especially jaguar god. For me this is the best „rock song“ I‘ve ever heard, it touches every cell in my body and mind thanx thNx thx

[@marrrkl]

Brent is one of the best guitarists of the era

[@cephelapoid3466]

3:40 Hes not wrong, my favourite solo of any record, ever. Chills, every time.

[@ashleyjackson8538]

That fucking solo is the best ever . By that I mean the best ever.

[@Zeeeit]

So hyped for this album

[@PhillipPSee]

Didn't know Tormund was in Mastodon, cool

[@ThatMFShawnzy]

The song around 2:15 is sooooooo fucking Crack The Skye sounding. LOVE!

[@wereyouaking]

His guitar impressions are spot on.

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

yes please.

[@victorortiz193]

Jaguar god solo is the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard... The first time I heard it, it gave me chills...

[@Fireguy65]

Love that one. Pendolous skin is also amazing

[@xxczerxx]

Steambreather is fucking amazing!

[@lucasrolon2120]

I fucking love Brent

[@sr305bassplayer4]

Brent Hinds... The Zach Galifianakis Of Metal (with an extra testicle apparently?)

[@depressedhulkhogan2770]

Brent. Fucking legend.

[@BorisandHP]

4:15 is where the heaven's at

[@lucaspontes4147]

This little lick in Scorpion's Breath is so perfect

[@Martiizzer]

Jezus i cannot wait for this album.

[@aaronbrooks3259]

"The solo's have three balls" what a fucking champion ahahaha!

[@lolh4x]

Fuck man. Everyone in this band is so god damn awesome.

[@seanriopel3132]

I wedding love these guys. Not only for being phenomenal musicians but also being smart and funny af. I'd love to have a couple beers with Brent them have him melt my face off with his axe skills.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Awesome!

[@TheOtherJohnBrowne]

Brents picking game is strong

[@mdsuk2002]

Brent is totally me but just with that sprinkle of insane talent!

[@andrewdomonic6603]

Jaguar God.... Holy shit.

[@ardathbey9205]

Brent Hinds is the Brick Tamland of Mastodon.

[@Acshaun223]

So awesome

[@aftermanyasummer2585]

Love it when it goes "WABOUM WABOUM" never figured out this tone on my own setup though...

[@jasonstatham685]

Красивенные моменты, жду не дождусь альбом чтобы погрузиться в это звучание.

[@JackT1160]

Holy fuck that track behind the talking sounds awesome

[@tommeakin1732]

I think some of the ink may have leaked into his brain.... :D

[@romanusvacus3325]

love guys you are amazing players

[@manuelceballos11]

1:56 me, as a guitarrist, listening to B. Hinds Solos trying to understand wtf is going on

[@heavenwithin81]

OH MY FUCKING GOD! THIS ALBUM IS GONNA BLOW THE ROOF OFF OF IT! YES!

[@sirprice5830]

1:28 I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT

[@AlexanderCuka]

that green swamp flying V my god!!

[@Sebastian_Aravena]

WHIIIIII WOUUUUU BURUUUUU RRRROOOOOUUUUU!! B. Hinds

[@EyFmS]

This is fantesticle!!!!!!!

[@christiancampbell5129]

very high!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stepitupandgo67]

but seriously jaguar god is a beautiful tune...the grammy was so well deserved...

[@decadentia84]

I fucking love Brent Hinds

[@isaiahdupre6117]

Holy shit that was amazing!

[@patrickallen8787]

Brent is silly as fuck. Love that guy.