US EditionMastodon Pays Tribute to Brent Hinds at First Show Since Guitarist’s Death: ‘Brothers to the End’
At their first concert since Brent Hinds' passing, Mastodon dedicated the performance to honor their co-founder of 25 years, celebrating his creative legacy in front of a supportive crowd.
- On August 22, 2025 Mastodon dedicated their Alaska State Fair set to former guitarist Brent Hinds, and Brann Dailor honoured him onstage during their first show since Hinds' death.
- Officials later confirmed via the Fulton County medical examiner that Brent Hinds died at 51 on August 20, 2025, after a BMW SUV driver failed to yield and collided with his Harley-Davidson at Memorial Drive SE and Boulevard SE, Atlanta.
- Brann Dailor recalled touring memories and close bonds, vowing Mastodon will continue playing Brent Hinds' music as the band referenced eight studio albums onstage.
- Following the show, Mastodon said they were `in a state of unfathomable sadness`, thanked Alaska concertgoers for their support, and noted numerous artists paid tribute to Brent Hinds.
- Earlier this year, Mastodon and Brent Hinds parted ways mutually, while Hinds criticized the band; he had side projects and a planned European tour, and Mastodon enlisted Ben Eller and Nick Johnston as stand‑in guitarists.
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Guitarist Brent Hinds receives tribute from band Mastodon despite feud
Mastodon just honoured the memory of their late guitarist, Brent Hinds.The musician tragically passed away at the age of 51 after a motorcycle accident on August 20 and now, the heavy metal artists, who marked their first show since his...
Mastodon Pays Tribute to Brent Hinds at First Show Since Guitarist’s Death: ‘Brothers to the End’
Mastodon is honoring the memory of their late bandmate and co-founder Brent Hinds. On Friday (Aug. 22), the heavy metal band paid tribute to the guitarist during a performance at the Alaska State Fair, part of the ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series at the Borealis Theatre in Palmer, Alaska. Related Brent Hinds, Ex-Mastodon Guitarist, Dead …
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