Brent Hinds, the ex-lead guitarist and co-founder of Grammy-winning heavy metal band Mastodon, died after a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51.<\/p>\n
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Atlanta police reported that the accident happened late Wednesday evening when Hinds’ Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck a BMW SUV. Authorities added that the driver of the SUV did not yield as it turned, resulting in the deadly crash. Emergency responders declared Hinds dead on scene at approximately 11:35 p.m. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed later on that he had passed away.<\/p>\n
The music community is still in shock following Hinds’ passing. He was a guitarist with a unique sound and a larger-than-life persona on stage, and he was one of the most creative and influential metal guitarists alive today. His riffage and songcraft defined Mastodon’s sound, which blended heavy metal with progressive rock, psychedelia, and grunge.<\/p>\n
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