Mastodon have been performing without guitarist/vocalist Bill Kelliher for the past few days. While an official announcement on Kelliher‘s absence has yet to be posted, rumors have been circulating that he has been hospitalized for an undisclosed ailment.
Kelliher previously missed a number of dates on one of the bands 2008 European tours due to illness as well. In light of his absence, the band have been performing as both a trio and with John Baizley of current tour mates Baroness filling in.
Live footage of the band performing in both of the aforementioned configurations in Grand Rapids, MI this past Thursday, April 29th, can be found below:
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