Following this morning’s tragic information that Brent Hinds died in a bike accident on Wednesday night time (August twentieth), Mastodon have issued a press release concerning their former singer-guitarist’s passing.
On its official Instagram account, the band wrote the next:
“We’re in a state of unfathomable disappointment and grief… final night time Brent Hinds handed away because of a tragic accident. We’re heartbroken, shocked, and nonetheless making an attempt to course of the lack of this inventive pressure with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent’s household, buddies, and followers. At the moment, we please ask that you simply respect everybody’s privateness throughout this tough time. RIP Brent.”
Hinds co-founded Mastodon in 2000, and remained with the acclaimed steel act till earlier this yr, when the band determined to half methods with the singer-guitarist.
In current weeks, Hinds had expressed anger towards his former Mastodon bandmates, hurling some harsh insults at them for kicking him out of the band.
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Hinds appeared on all eight of Mastodon’s studio albums, together with their most up-to-date effort, 2021’s Hushed and Grim.
See Mastodon’s Instagram submit beneath.