Former Mastodon guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds was tragically killed on August 20 in a motorbike accident in Atlanta, Georgia. Police report that he was driving a Harley Davidson when the motive force of a BMW SUV did not yield whereas making a flip on the intersection of Memorial Drive and Boulevard. The Fulton County medical expert’s workplace confirmed his demise. He was 51 years previous.
Mastodon have have since confirmed the grim information with their very own assertion, saying: “We’re in a state of unfathomable unhappiness and grief… final evening Brent Hinds handed away because of a tragic accident.
“We’re heartbroken, shocked, and nonetheless making an attempt to course of the lack of this inventive power with whom we have 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, pals, and followers. Presently, we please ask that you simply respect everybody’s privateness throughout this troublesome time. RIP Brent.”
Now tributes have begun pouring in for Hinds from all through the rock and metallic world, due to course they’ve – the man was an unimaginable musician who made some extraordinarily well-liked music. Thanks for the whole lot Brent. It sucks that it ended the way it did.
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