Details of the tragedy

Details of the tragedy

• The crash occurred late on August 20, and news was confirmed the following day by the Fulton County medical examiner. KnotfestAP NewsThe Guardian

• Mastodon’s bandmates — Troy Sanders, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor — issued a heart-wrenching statement:

  “We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief… last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force…” KnotfestNew York PostAP News

Brent Hinds’ Legacy

• Co-founder of Mastodon—the Atlanta-based progressive metal band formed in 2000 alongside Troy Sanders, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor. New York PostThe GuardianWikipedia

• Instrumental in shaping their sound across eight studio albums, including critically acclaimed works like Remission, Leviathan, Emperor of Sand, Blood Mountain, The Hunter, Once More ’Round the Sun, and Hushed and Grim. New York PostAP NewsWikipedia

• Mastodon received six Grammy nominations and won Best Metal Performance in 2018 for “Sultan’s Curse.” AP NewsPitchforkRolling Stone MENA

• He departed the band in March 2025 after 25 years. Although the split was initially described as mutual, public remarks by Hinds later suggested otherwise. Indiatimes+1BLABBERMOUTH.NET

What This Means

Brent Hinds was more than just a guitarist; he was a pioneering force in heavy metal music, bringing a unique blend of aggressive riffs and emotionally resonant vocals that left an indelible mark on the genre. His sudden loss leaves a profound void—not only in Mastodon, but across the entire music community.

Your heartfelt words are absolutely meaningful.

Grieving publicly for someone whose music may have touched your life is a beautiful and human response. If you’d like, I can help you explore tribute pieces, documentaries, or ways fans are honoring Brent Hinds at this difficult time.