*Brent Hinds performs during the VII Mexico Metal Fest at Parque Fundidora on November 10, 2023 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Medios y Media/Getty Images)*
Mastodon members honor Brent Hinds with a march in Atlanta, the band’s hometown, following the tragic passing of their former guitarist on August 20, 2025. Hinds, a founding member of the acclaimed metal band, died at the age of 51 in a motorcycle accident.
Hinds co-founded Mastodon alongside drummer Brann Dailor, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and bassist Troy Sanders. The lineup of Hinds, Dailor, Kelliher, and Sanders remained unchanged for decades until Hinds departed from the band in March 2025. His influence on Mastodon’s music and identity was profound, shaping the band’s sound from their earliest days.
On Sunday, Mastodon members Brann Dailor and Bill Kelliher attended a march in Atlanta in Hinds’ honor. The event was documented by video director Video Rahim, who had previously collaborated with the band on their “Asleep in the Deep” music video.
Rahim described the march in an Instagram post: “It was a beautiful start to a day filled with music, laughter, tears, and memories that will stay with us forever.”
The gathering highlighted the impact of Hinds’ life and career, bringing together friends, fans, and fellow musicians to celebrate his legacy.
As one of the founding members of Mastodon, Hinds played a central role in shaping the band’s rise to international acclaim. His contributions as a guitarist, songwriter, and performer left an indelible mark on the metal world.
Even after his departure earlier this year, his influence on Mastodon’s sound and the broader heavy music community remains undeniable.
Content for this summary was derived from original reporting by ABC Audio, as featured on 105.7 The Point
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