Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Mastodon Guitarist William Brent Hinds Dies in Motorcycle Crash
William Brent Hinds, the former lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Mastodon, has died after a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was riding his motorcycle when a BMW SUV struck him.
Hinds, who was 51, helped start Mastodon in 2000 and played on many of their popular albums.
He left the band earlier with different stories on how it went.
The band announced his departure was a mutual decision, while Hinds claims he was kicked out.
William Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist of Mastodon, died in a motorcycle accident.
The accident occurred Wednesday night in Atlanta, Georgia.
Hinds was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle when struck by a BMW SUV.
He co-founded Mastodon in 2000 and contributed to multiple successful albums.
Hinds departed from Mastodon; the circumstances are disputed.
- Who
- William Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist of Mastodon
- What
- William Brent Hinds died in a motorcycle accident.
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Why
- The driver of a BMW SUV struck him.
Mastodon's Official Statement
William Brent Hinds' Statement
Departure from Mastodon
Mastodon's Official Statement
The departure was a mutual decision.
William Brent Hinds' Statement
He was kicked out of the band.
- Victim
- William Brent Hinds
- Occupation
- Former Mastodon guitarist
- Age
- 51
- Date of Death
- Wednesday night
- Location of Accident
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Band Founded
- Mastodon in 2000
- Departure from Mastodon
- Earlier in 2025
