# Hearts Alive guitar solo

> Brent Hinds's guitar solo on Hearts Alive by Mastodon (2004) starts at about 10:21. From the album Leviathan. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Mastodon, 2004, from *Leviathan*. Solo by *Brent Hinds*.

A nearly 14-minute slow burn in which layered guitars build to a sprawling, dynamic lead section. The patience and tonal variety show the band's growing prog instincts.

Hearts Alive by Mastodon is #6 in our ranking of the best Mastodon guitar solos. The solo is played by Brent Hinds and the song was released in 2004.

## In our lists

- [The Best Mastodon Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/mastodon-guitar-solos/) — #6

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Hearts Alive?

Brent Hinds played the solo on Mastodon's Hearts Alive (2004).

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