MASTODON Members Open Up About BRENT HINDS' Death: 'Losing Him Has Meant Sitting With A Type Of Grief We Never Expected'

"He was a wild man, our wild man, and that came with some challenges. Losing him has meant sitting with a type of grief we never expected." Mastodon reveal reasons for their dismissal of late guitarist Brent Hinds in new film

Mastodon have addressed the speculation surrounding the factors that led to the dismissal of their late guitarist Brent Hinds.Hinds, who parted ways with the band in March 2025, died last summer following a collision with a car while riding his motorcycle in Atlanta, Georgia. He was just 51 years old. In a 35-minute film titled The Mastodon in the Room, the band – Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Troy Sanders – remember the life of their friend a…

MASTODON Members Open Up About BRENT HINDS' Death: 'Losing Him Has Meant Sitting With A Type Of Grief We Never Expected'

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have shared a 35-minute video in which they reflect on their relationship with their co-founding guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. Hinds departed MASTODON in March 2025 and passed away in a motorcycle accident five months later. He was replaced by touring guitari...

Mastodon Open Up About Brent Hinds' Death In Emotional New Documentary

Nearly a year after the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds, Mastodon have publicly shared their thoughts on the loss of their longtime bandmate in an emotional new 35 minute documentary released on the band’s YouTube channel. Titled ‘The Mastodon in the Room’, the film marks the first time drummer Brann Dailor, bassist Troy Sanders and guitarist Bill Kelliher have spoken at length about Hinds’ passing, reflecting on their 25 year relationship…