Brent Hinds Jeff Hahne/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Brent Hinds, the co-founder and former lead guitarist of heavy metal band Mastodon, has died, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm. He was 51. Hinds died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta on Wednesday night, a representative for the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office confirmed to THR. According to a police report obtained by Atlanta News First, an SUV "failed to yield" at an intersection, which caused the crash. Hinds' death comes just months after he left the band back in March of this year, with the band saying at the time that "we're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors." Related Stories News Beatles to Re-Release 'Anthology' Documentary With New Episode, Unreleased Demo Tracks Business John Legend Signs With UTA View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mastodon (@mastodonrocks) Hinds co-founded Mastodon 25 years ago alongside Troy Sanders, Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor, and the band would become one of the most successful metal groups of their generation. Mastodon released eight studio albums together with Hinds, starting with 2002 album Remission. The group released tehir most-recent album Hushed and Grim in 2021. The band earned six Grammy nominations throughout their career, as well as a win in 2018 for best metal performance for "Sultan's Curse." "We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief ... last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident," the band wrote on Instagram Thursday. "We are heartbroken, shocked and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we've shared so many triumphs, milestones and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent's family, friends, and fans. At this time, we please ask that you respect everyone's privacy during this difficult time." This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Virgin Music Group Mom + Pop Music Signs With Virgin Music Group For Distribution The 1975 KROQ's Nicole Alvarez Leaving After 23 Years: "Staying Would Have Been a Slow Death" (Exclusive) music Jack White Goes Scorched Earth on Donald Trump: "How Petty and Pathetic and Thin Skinned Could This Administration Get?" Recording Academy Morgan Wallen Will Not Submit Music for 2026 Grammys music Michael Franti Departs Activist Artist Management Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations The Beatles How 'Beatles '64' Remastered the Legendary Band's Live Performances for New Documentary Virgin Music Group Mom + Pop Music Signs With Virgin Music Group For Distribution The 1975 KROQ's Nicole Alvarez Leaving After 23 Years: "Staying Would Have Been a Slow Death" (Exclusive) music Jack White Goes Scorched Earth on Donald Trump: "How Petty and Pathetic and Thin Skinned Could This Administration Get?" Recording Academy Morgan Wallen Will Not Submit Music for 2026 Grammys music Michael Franti Departs Activist Artist Management Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations The Beatles How 'Beatles '64' Remastered the Legendary Band's Live Performances for New Documentary