Brent Hinds

Brent Hinds
Hinds performing in 2022
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Brent Hinds
Born(1974-01-16)January 16, 1974
Helena, Alabama, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 2025(2025-08-20) (aged 51)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1991–2025
Member of
  • Giraffe Tongue Orchestra
  • Legend of the Seagullmen
  • Fiend Without a Face
  • West End Motel
Formerly of
  • Mastodon
  • The Blood Vessels
  • Four Hour Fogger
  • The Last of the Blue Eyed Devils
Spouse(s)
Raisa Moreno
​
(m. 2017)​
Websitemastodonrocks.com

William Brent Hinds (January 16, 1974 – August 20, 2025) was an American heavy metal singer and musician. He was best known as the former lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Mastodon. He was also lead guitarist and singer for the surfabilly band Fiend Without a Face.

With Mastodon, Hinds composed the score to Jonah Hex.[1]

Mastodon announced in March 2025 that Hinds would leave the band.[2]

Hinds was killed in a motorcycle accident on August 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 51.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Will We See a Jonah Hex Trailer in Front of Elm Street or Not?". DreadCentral. September 2, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Mastodon and Guitarist Brent Hinds Mutually Part Ways". March 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Former guitarist, co-founder of heavy metal band Mastodon dies in Atlanta motorcycle crash". August 21, 2025.

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