Tributes have been pouring in on social media to the late Brent Hinds. The former 51-year-old Mastodon vocalist/guitarist, also known for his work in Fiend Without A Face, West End Motel and more, passed away last night, August 20th, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, GA. An initial police report on the accident suggests that an SUV involved with the crash failed to yield. Hinds co-founded Mastodon back in 2000, remaining a member up until earlier this year, when he was fired for undisclosed reasons.
As word of his untimely passing has circulated, his former bandmates, as well as his various friends and peers in the metal and hard rock worlds have taken to social media to lament the loss. Some of those tributes can be found below.
Our hearts are broken with the news of Brent Hinds' tragic passing. It is an understatement to say that Mastodon forever changed the course of Relapse's history, for the absolute better. The records Mastodon released with Relapse are all time classics across any genre, and they… pic.twitter.com/2sTUkXJeNt
— Relapse Records (@RelapseRecords) August 21, 2025
This has knocked the wind out of me. RIP to the great Brent Hinds. pic.twitter.com/BYLcxVgjE5
— William DuVall (@WilliamDuvall) August 21, 2025
Hope your troubles are over now, brother. You’ll be so missed.. ?? pic.twitter.com/awuyEKnTKf
— Dustie Waring (@Dustiebtbam) August 21, 2025
My and our hearts are with our entire Mastodon family.
Rest, and be at peace my friend…??@mastodonmusic pic.twitter.com/jh2oBzxLcb
— Gene Hoglan (@GeneHoglan) August 21, 2025
We’re heartbroken to hear about Brent Hinds’ passing. Our love goes out to his family, Troy, Bill Brann and everyone who was impacted by his legacy. pic.twitter.com/bmwWWGGyVK
— Stone Sour (@stonesour) August 21, 2025
GOD BLESS BRENT HINDS • tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/RatE7bLBj8
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) August 22, 2025
So sorry to hear about Brent Hinds passing! My thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.
RIP— Johan Hegg ???? (@AmonJohan) August 22, 2025
One time i was standing behind Brent Hinds rig at krazy fest and his amp wasn’t working and i noticed he had a shattered tube. He looked at me and said “if you make this work, I’ll kiss your asshole!!!” So i grabbed my 800 and threw it on his cab and he rocked. RIP Brent ??
— The Burning Cleaver Butch Williams (@andycomplains) August 22, 2025
And I’m getting that kiss one day you son of a bitch!
— The Burning Cleaver Butch Williams (@andycomplains) August 22, 2025
