Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has died aged 51 following a bike accident.
The information first broke in Atlanta Information First, which experiences Hinds crashed whereas using a a Harley Davidson in his hometown of Atlanta, after the driving force of a BMW SUV “did not yield whereas making a flip on the intersection of Memorial Drive and Boulevard”, as confirmed by native police. The incident occurred final night time, Wednesday August 20.
Atlanta Information First additionally experiences that Hinds’ loss of life has been confirmed by the Fulton County health worker.
Hinds was a founding member of Mastodon, whose incendiary mash-up of riff-heavy sludge metallic and expansive, progressively minded songwriting noticed them grow to be one of many breakout metallic bands of the 2000s.
The band shaped within the yr 2000, releasing eight studio albums up to now, all of which featured Hinds, together with the band’s most up-to-date effort, 2021 double album Hushed And Grim. Earlier this yr, it was revealed that Mastodon and Hinds had parted methods – the primary lineup change within the band’s 25 yr historical past.
The break up initially appeared amicable, with an announcement from the band studying: “Mates and Followers, After 25 monumental years collectively, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually determined to half methods.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 endeavors.
“We’re nonetheless very impressed and excited to indicate up for followers on this subsequent chapter of Mastodon. As we transfer ahead, all 2025 touring plans will stay intact. We look ahead to seeing you on the street.”
Issues quickly turned tour, nevertheless, with Hinds aiming some quite barbed sentiments in his ex-bandmates’ course within the weeks that adopted.
Mastodon have launched an announcement on Hinds’ passing through their social media channels, which reads as follows:
“We’re in a state of unfathomable unhappiness and grief… final night time Brent Hinds handed away on account of a tragic accident. We’re heartbroken, shocked, and nonetheless making an attempt to course of the lack of this artistic pressure with whom we’ve 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, mates, and followers. At the moment, we please ask that you just respect everybody’s privateness throughout this tough time.
RIP Brent.”
