Mastodon’s former chief guitarist Brent Hinds died in a motorcycle crash | Mastodon

Brent Hinds, former chief guitarist of the famous heavy metal group Mastodonkilled Atlanta overnight.

Police said Hinds, 51, collided with a BMW SUV in his Harley-Davidson, who did not succumb to the corner. The crash occurred around 11.35 pm.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his death.

Hinds co-founded Mastodon In 2000, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor joined bassist Troy Sanders and continued to gain recognition for his role in the Atlanta band.

exist A statement Mastodon posted on Instagram saying they are in “incredible state of sadness and sadness”.

“We are heartbroken, shocked, and still working to deal with this loss of creativity, and we share with it many triumphs, milestones and music creations that have attracted the hearts of many,” the band wrote. “Our hearts are with Brent’s family, friends and fans. For now, we ask you to respect everyone’s privacy during this difficult time.”

Earlier this year, Billboard reported that Mastodon and Hinds “decided to separate from each other.” But earlier this month, Hinds disputed the claim, saying he was forced to say that his ex-partner was “terrible human”.

Mastodon released his first album “Morsission” in 2002. Their hardcore voice combined with styles like Prog-Rock, alternative and junk, quickly caught the attention of heavy metal fans, with its follow-up record Leviathan elevating the group to the metal music mainstream.

Despite the heavy metal effects of the tissue guardian Back in 2009, he thought the band was more classic than metal. “That’s the direction I’ve always wanted us to take,” he said. “I never want us to be this screaming, awkward, lots of drum-solos band, and I’ve always wanted us to be such a heavy, psychedelic thing.”

Hinds joins his former bandmates in the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, as the show’s fifth season “Wildlife”, with his former bandmates.