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Mastodon Recruits Grammy-Nominated Metal Guitarist for Upcoming Tour

One year after guitarist Brent Hinds’ death, Mastodon has hired Baroness guitarist John Baizley to join them on tour.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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Mastodon have recruited a Grammy-nominated heavy metal guitarist to join them on their upcoming fall tour.

In a post on Instagram, the band shared that John Baizley, founding vocalist/guitarist of Baroness, is filling in on the band’s Poisonous Weapons Tour. The news came after Baizley joined the band for a small, intimate show at The Earl in Atlanta, GA.

Baroness singer/guitarist is joining Mastodon for their 2026 fall tour

“We had a blast at the Earl last night! A great pre-tour warm-up before we break out the lasers and LED screens. Our good pal, John Baizley from Baroness, joined us,” the band wrote in their social media post.

“We had so much fun,” they added. “We’ve invited him to join us on stage during The Poisonous Weapons Tour to play a special set of........

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