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Mastodon’s guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle crash at 51

The musician learned how to play the banjo as a teenager and transferred the skillset into his performing with the heavy metal band for 25 years

Earlier this year, Mastodon announced tha Hinds was leaving the band

Mastodon co-founder and guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle crash. He was 51.

“We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief… last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident,” a statement from the band said via Instagram on Aug. 21 with a black-and-white photo of the musician.

“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 to

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