Brent Hinds, heavy metal guitarist and former member of Mastodon, died on Wednesday (Aug. 20) after suffering a fatal motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51.

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Reps for Mastodon confirmed the news to Billboard on Thursday (Aug. 21). The band also released a statement on Instagram, writing, “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 with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of m

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