# Oblivion guitar solo

> Brent Hinds's guitar solo on Oblivion by Mastodon (2009) starts at about 2:35. From the album Crack the Skye. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Mastodon, 2009, from *Crack the Skye*. Solo by *Brent Hinds*.

Hinds's solo is a soaring, melodic statement with vocal-like bends and a searing, saturated tone. Brendan O'Brien's warm production gives it a classic-rock clarity new to the band.

Oblivion by Mastodon is featured in our Progressive Metal (#12) list. The solo is played by Brent Hinds and the song was released in 2009.

## In our lists

- [The Best Mastodon Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/mastodon-guitar-solos/) — #2
- [Top 20 Guitar Solos of 2009](https://greatestsolos.com/list/best-guitar-solos-2009/) — #16
- [The 18 Best Progressive Metal Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/prog-metal-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Oblivion?

Brent Hinds played the solo on Mastodon's Oblivion (2009).

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