Former Mastodon guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds died on Wednesday (Aug. 20) in a motorcycle accident in the band's hometown of Atlanta, Atlanta News First reports.

Hinds was riding his Harley Davidson when the driver of a BMW SUV failed to yield while making a turn, police said.

The Fulton County medical examiner's office confirmed Hinds' death. He was 51.

Mastodon Respond to Death of Brent Hinds

Mastodon responded to Hinds' death on Thursday (Aug. 21) in an Instagram post, which you can see below.

"We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief ... last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident," they wrote. "We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones,

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