Ex-Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds returned to the stage last night in Atlanta, GA

Brent Hinds is making his return to the stage last night, March 21st, with his long-running rockabilly/psychobilly outfit, Fiend Without a Face. The band performed at 529 in Atlanta, GA, marking Hinds' first live appearance since his departure from Mastodon was announced on March 7th.

Hinds' exit ended a 25-year run with the progressive sludge giants. Both he and his former bandmates have remained quiet about the details behind the split.