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Mastodon Co-Founder Brent Hinds Killed in Motorcycle Accident at 51
21 Aug
Summary
- Brent Hinds, former Mastodon singer-guitarist, died in motorcycle crash
- Accident occurred in Atlanta when SUV driver failed to yield
- Mastodon mourns "creative force" and "shared triumphs" with Hinds
In a devastating turn of events, Brent Hinds, the co-founder and former singer-guitarist of the Grammy-winning heavy metal band Mastodon, passed away last month in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51 years old.
The incident occurred late one night when Hinds, riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was struck by a BMW SUV whose driver failed to yield while making a turn. Authorities found Hinds "unresponsive" at the scene, and he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Mastodon, the band Hinds co-founded in 2000, expressed profound grief over the loss of their longtime collaborator and "creative force." The group, which included bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and drummer Brann Dailor, had achieved tremendous success with Hinds, earning three Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart and two No. 1 Rock Albums.
Hinds' departure from Mastodon in March 2025 had been marked by some tension, but the band wished him "nothing but success and happiness" in his future endeavors. Now, they are left to mourn the tragic and untimely passing of their friend and bandmate, whose music had touched the hearts of so many fans over the years.
