Heavy metal band Mastodon is down a key member. The group announced Friday that they have “mutually decided to part ways” with co-founding lead guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years. “Friends and Fans, ...

Mastodon has officially announced the departure of co-founder and guitarist Brent Hinds after 25 years with the band.

The Ramones are getting a proper tribute soon featuring a variety of artists, from Thurston Moore to GWAR and Napalm Death.

"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared," the band announced Friday.

You could argue that there was a lot of old ground retrodden in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The Force Awakens had the same ...