Heavy metal guitarist Brent Hinds dies at 51 in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. Medical examiner confirms cause of death.

Brent Hinds, the former lead guitarist and vocalist of acclaimed Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon, died following a motorcycle accident.

Mastodon achieved Top 10 Billboard success; Hinds left the band in 2025 amid tensions. Band won a Grammy for 'Sultan’s Curse'; Hinds remembered for his impact on metal music.