Oh no, the metal world is imploding! 🤯 MASTODON is being sued by the estate of their former band member Brent Hinds, and we can’t look away from this trainwreck. Apparently, the estate is claiming that Brent is still owed money for his share in the group, because who doesn’t love a good lawsuit to spice up their Tuesday? 🤑
So, what’s going on here? The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Court on September 3, claims that Brent had never been bought out of his share of MASTODON and its related businesses before his death. The estate is also accusing MASTODON of using Brent’s likeness after his death to promote their recently released album “Marrow Deep”. Because, you know, that’s not a tacky thing to do at all. 🙄
The Drama Unfolds
MASTODON released a statement via social media, because that’s what you do when you’re in a bind – you tweet your way out of it. They said: “Sadly, a private business dispute with the estate of our dear departed friend Brent Hinds was made public. We strongly deny allegations of ill intent on our part and intend to vigorously defend what we believe is a meritless lawsuit.” Yeah, because that’s exactly what Brent’s estate wanted – a public drama fest. 🎉
The estate, on the other hand, is not having it. They claim that MASTODON wrote them a check for $80,000 as a buyout of Brent’s portion of the band, but Brent never signed the agreement, and the estate is holding off on cashing the check until they get a full accounting of what Brent’s estate is owed. Sounds like a real fun time for everyone involved. 🤑
More Drama, Because Why Not?
The lawsuit also takes issue with the fact that Brent’s face appears on the album cover of “Marrow Deep”, which he did not contribute to. Because, you know, using a deceased band member’s likeness to sell albums isn’t a classy move at all. 🙄 The estate is also criticizing MASTODON’s drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor, bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, and guitarist Bill Kelliher for revealing personal information about Brent in a documentary titled “The Mastodon In The Room”. Yeah, because that’s not a sensitive topic at all. 🤷♂️
So, what’s the takeaway from all this? Well, for starters, it’s clear that MASTODON and Brent’s estate are not exactly on the same page. And honestly, who can blame them? It’s not like they’re fighting over who ate the last donut in the studio or something. 🍩 This is some serious drama, folks. Stay tuned, because this trainwreck is far from over. 🚂👀
P.S. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the irony of a band called MASTODON being involved in a lawsuit over a deceased band member’s likeness? Like, what’s next? A dinosaur-themed lawsuit? 🦖👊
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