Mastodon guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds dies at 51

By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published August 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM EDT

Guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds, who was a member of the heavy metal band Mastodon, died this week. For over two decades, Hinds and his bandmates were known within the metal scene for complex riffs and epic storytelling. The 51-year-old was involved in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta.

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