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The estate of Brent Hinds is entitled to compensation for the use of his likeness by Mastodon in promoting their new album.

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The thread discusses a lawsuit against the band Mastodon for using the likeness of the late Brent Hinds without proper compensation, revealing private information, and not paying what was owed. This legal dispute highlights issues of intellectual property rights and posthumous use of an artist's image.

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The estate of Brent Hinds is entitled to compensation for the use of his likeness by Mastodon in promoting their new album.
Parent: Legal RightsEntity: Intellectual PropertyImpact: negativeDate: Sep 13, 2026Target: Entitlement to compensation for posthumous use of likeness
Mastodon's use of Brent Hinds' likeness without proper authorization or compensation violates the rights of his estate.
Parent: Music IndustryEntity: Artist RepresentationImpact: negativeDate: Sep 13, 2026Target: Violation of rights through unauthorized use of likeness

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Louder Sound 🤘 Mastodon slam "meritless lawsuit" which claims band used late Brent Hinds' likeness to promote new album: Estate of Brent Hinds claims Mastodon used his likeness, revealed private info and never paid what was owed http://dlvr.it/TVS5yg LinkInBio for More 🤘 #LouderSound #heavymetal #metal
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Mastodon slam "meritless lawsuit" which claims band used late Brent Hinds' likeness to promote new album | vía #Loudersound https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/mastodon-slam-meritless-lawsuit-which-claims-band-used-late-brent-hinds-likeness-to-promote-new-album #bandsartists
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