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.

The former singer-guitarist for the Grammy-winning band Mastodon, Brent HInds has died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51.

Brent Hinds, the former guitarist of Mastodon, passed away earlier this week after being involved in a motorcycle accident. And, in honour of Hinds ' life, the band dedicated their entire recent performance in Alaska last night to their ex-guitarist.