Brent Hinds, the former lead guitarist and co-founder of the iconic heavy metal band Mastodon, tragically passed away at the age of 51 following a motorcycle crash in Atlanta, Georgia. The music community is mourning the loss of Hinds, whose contributions to the Grammy-winning band have left an indelible mark in the heavy metal genre. The circumstances of the accident have left fans and former band members in a state of shock and deep sadness.