Brent Hinds, former guitarist of Mastodon, has died in a motorbike accident on the age of 51.
Brent Hinds has died following a motorbike accident in Atlanta
The founding member of the heavy steel band – who just lately claimed he was “kicked out” of the group earlier this yr – was concerned in a collision in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (21.08.25).
The musician was driving his Harley-Davidson when a BMW SUV failed to present manner, in accordance with a police report.
Mastodon have been left in a “state of unfathomable unhappiness and grief”.
In an announcement problem on their social media channels, they stated: “We’re heartbroken, shocked, and nonetheless attempting to course of the lack of this artistic power with whom we have shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many.
“Our hearts are with Brent’s household, pals, and followers.
“Presently, we please ask that you just respect everybody’s privateness throughout this tough time. RIP Brent.”
Tributes have poured in for Hinds, with Queens of the Stone age writing on X: “Relaxation in Peace Brent Hinds. With love and respect. See you on the opposite facet previous good friend.”
Alice in Chains rocker William DuVall wrote: “This has knocked the wind out of me. RIP to the nice Brent Hinds.”
A co-founding member of the band, Hinds as soon as shared guitar shredding duties with Invoice Kelliher and vocal duties with Troy Sanders and Brann Dailor.
Regardless of the band’s assertion alluding to an amicable cut up with the guitarist in March, the musician solely just lately claimed they removed him as a result of he was “embarrassing” them.
The group assertion learn on the time: “We’re deeply pleased with and past grateful for the music and historical past we’ve shared and we want him nothing however success and happiness in his future endeavours.”
Kelliher stated: “Like a wedding, typically folks develop aside, they usually get focused on different issues. We want nothing however one of the best for Brent in chasing his desires. , it’s wonderful that we made it 25 years with the 4 of us.”
In a social media publish final week, Hinds branded the band members “disgusting” and “so stuffed with themselves”, whereas mocking them for not with the ability to sing or play guitar.
Commenting on a clip of their 2012 efficiency of Crack The Skye, he fumed on Instagram: “My Guitar sounds nice, however Troy and prawn sound completely horrible ..they’re manner out of key ..embarrassing they usually kicked me out of the band for embarrassing them for being who I’m ..however what about who they’re ? They’re two folks that may’t sing..collectively stay or wherever else on this planet ..every thing they attempt to sing within the studio is manipulated by autotune as a result of they’re incapable of singing in key..f*** these guys ..solely I do know who they are surely ..they’re the most important followers of them self’s .. I’ve by no means seen anybody in my life look within the mirror greater than Troy Sanders. He thinks he’s God’s present to something. I’ve by no means met three folks that have been so stuffed with themselves. It’s disgusting. (sic)”
The most recent assault on his former bandmates got here after he known as them out as “horrible people”.
In June, Hinds responded to a touch upon Mastodon’s publish marking the eleventh anniversary of their LP As soon as Extra ‘Spherical The Solar stating they have been “gonna miss B. Hinds”.
He replied: “I [won’t] miss being in a s*** band with horrible people.”