Saturday, August 23, 2025

MARYLAND DEATH FEST 2026 5/21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2026 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND CONFIRM: OLD MAN'S CHILD, MACABRE, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, NOVEMBERS DOOM, LIVIDITY, NECROFIER, and MORE METAL BANDS

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 Promoters for MARYLAND DEATH FEST 2026, set to take place 5/21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2026 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND have confirmed OLD MAN'S CHILD, MACABRE, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, NOVEMBERS DOOM, LIVIDITY,  NECROFIER and MORE METAL BANDS.. 

 

 

MARYLAND DEATH FEST 2026 have also confirmed BATUSHKA, BLOOD RED THRONE, THE CROWN, DEATH ANGEL, DESTRUCTION. OSSUARY, PATHOLOGY, HAVUKRUUNU.  1914, CANCER, MORTICIAN, SOLITUDE AETURNUS,  ...AND OCEANS,..KREATOR, UNMERCIFUL, WITCH VOMIT, PIG DESTROYER, SARDONIC WITCHERY.  and MORE EXTREME METAL BANDS  

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM MARYLAND DEATH FEST 2026 PROMOTERS: 

 

 

The following bands have been added to the MDF 2026 lineup:
Old Man's Child (Norway)
Whiplash
Macabre
Cephalic Carnage (Old school set - First 3 albums)
Bongzilla
Novembers Doom
Acheron
Pan-Amerikan Native Front
Lividity
Miasmatic Necrosis
Warbringer
Avernus
Necrofier
Mellow Harsher
Soil of Ignorance (Canada)
Excrescence
There are still several bands to appear at Nevermore Hall that will be announced in the coming weeks (as early as next week), one of which will be closing out a night at Nevermore.
In addition, bands that will perform at Angels Rock Bar will be announced around the end of the year.
We've released the last 100 4-day passes that can be sold. Get one here: http://www.deathfests.com/mdf-tickets
All additional ticket options, including single-day/venue tickets, won't go on sale until all bands have been announced and the daily lineups are posted. This includes VIP tickets. This will occur around the middle of September.
Full list of confirmed bands:
1914 (Ukraine)
Acheron
Aberration
Aftermath
Anatomia (Japan)
...And Oceans (Finland)
Antichrist Siege Machine
Avernus
Batushka (Poland)
Blood Red Throne (Norway)
Bongzilla
Cancer (UK) - 'Death Shall Rise' set
Cephalic Carnage - Old school set (First 3 albums)
Cephalotripsy
Cerebral Hemmorhage
Chaotian (Denmark)
Condemned
Cryptic Shift (UK)
The Crown (Sweden)
Dead Void (Denmark)
Death Angel - 'Act III' set
Der Weg einer Freiheit (Germany)
Destruction (Germany) - 'Infernal Overkill' set
Diabolic Oath
Dying Fetus - Old school set (First 3 albums)
Emasculator
Excrecence
Gestation
God Dethroned (Netherlands)
Grave (Sweden) - Old School Grave/Corpse set
Grave Infestation
Hemorrhoid
Houkago Grind Time
Havukruunu (Finland)
Hellbutcher (Sweden)
Kreator (Germany) - Exclusive Deep Cuts set: Performing songs from Pleasure to Kill, Terrible Certainty, and Extreme Aggression
Lair of the Minotaur
Lividity
Lรถmsk (Sweden)
Macabre
Mellow Harsher
Melting Rot
Miasmatic Necrosis
Mortician
Necrofier
Novembers Doom
Old Man's Child (Norway)
Ossuary
Pan-Amerikan Native Front
Pathology
Pig Destroyer - 'Prowler in the Yard' set
Poltergeist
Putridity (Italy)
Rotting Christ (Greece) - Old School Set (1989-1995)
Rotten Sound (Finland) - Murderworks & Exit set
Rwake
Sarcรณfago (Brazil) - Performed by Gerald "Incubus" Minelli and the Laws
Sardonic Witchery
Sex Prisoner
Slimelord (UK)
Soil of Ignorance (Canada)
Solitude Aeturnus
StarGazer (Australia)
Terror Corpse
!T.O.O.H.! (Czech Republic)
Torsofuck (Finland)
Torture Rack
To Violently Vomit (Ex-Disgorge US)
Unmerciful
Warbringer
Whiplash
Witch Vomit
Wolfheart (Finland)
Wrathprayer (Chile)

INDUCTION: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "DARK TEMPTATION"

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Hamburg, Germany based symphonic, power metal warriors INDUCTION have posted a video for "DARK TEMPTATION", a stand alone single, unleashed 8/21/2025 via REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC.  



INDUCTION have announced WINTER 2025 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES. 

 INDUCTION have announced new vocalist GABRIELE GOZZI. 

 INDUCTION have parted ways with vocalist CRAIG CAIRNS.

  INDUCTION via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new EP "THE POWER OF POWER",  unleashed 8/4/2023 via ATOMIC FIRE RECORDS. 

INDUCTION unleashed "BORN FROM FIRE", 11/25/2022 via ATOMIC FIRE RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

  VIDEO BELOW: INDUCTION:NEW TRACK "DARK TEMPTATION" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OFREIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

DESASTER: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "KILL ALL IDOLS" VIA BANDCAMP

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 German blackened/thrash metal warriors DESASTER, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release  "KILL ALL IDOLS", unleashed 8/22/2025 via METAL BLADE RECORDS..

 

DESASTER, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "CHURCHES WITHOUT SAINTS", unleashed 6/4/2021 via METAL BLADE RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  DESASTER: NEW RELEASE "KILL ALL IDOLS" (VIA BANDCAMP COURTESY OF DESASTER.)

 

 

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Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

Friday, August 22, 2025

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "MARTER"

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German black metal warriors DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have posted a video for "MARTER" , a track from  the bands anticipated new release "๐ˆ๐๐๐„๐‘๐", due to be unleashed 9/12/2025 via SEASON OF MIST. 

 DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have announced FALL 2025 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES. 
 
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT unleashed  "NOKTVRN",  11/19.2021 via SEASON OF MIST.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIDEO BELOW: DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT:NEW TRACK "MARTER" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF SEASON OF MIST):  
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

BLIND GUARDIAN: MORE DATES ADDED TO FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ENSIFERUM And SEVEN KINGDOMS..

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More dates have been added to German power metal warriors BLIND GUARDIAN have announced FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES with  ENSIFERUM And SEVEN KINGDOMS..

 

 

 Helsinki, Finland based folk metal warriors ENSIFERUM have posted a video for "VICTORIOUS" ,       a track from the bands anticipated new offering "WINTER STORM",  unleashed 10/18/2024 via METAL BLADE RECORDS. 

BLIND GUARDIAN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated reissue "SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND", unleashed 8/2/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

SEVEN KINGDOMS have posted a lyric video for "IN THE WALLS", a track from the bands anticipated new release "DECENNIUM", unleashed 5/5/2017 via NAPALM RECORDS.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM SEVEN KINGDOMS: 

 

BEHOLD! MORE DATES ADDED! Come see us and Ensiferum on these additional dates (minus Indiana)! We have one more set of dates to announce that will be headliner shows contained through the routing, and the winter trek will be complete! Almost ready for more cool stuff to drop!
Supporting Blind Guardian
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/19 - Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/20 - The Orpheum - Tampa, FL
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/21 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/22 - The Underground - Charlotte, NC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/23 - Elevation 27 - Virginia Beach, VA +
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/24 - The Fillmore - Silver Springs, MD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/25 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/26 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ11/27 - Salle Montaigne - Quebec City, QC +
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ11/28 - Mtelus - Montreal, QC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ11/29 - Queen Elizabeth Theater - Toronto, ON
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ11/30 - The Agora - Cleveland, OH
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/2 - The Vic Theater - Chicago, IL
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/3 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/5 - The Gothic - Denver, CO
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/6 - Mesa Theater - Grand Junction, CO +
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/7 - The Depot - Salt Lake City, UT
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/9 - Showbox - Seattle, WA
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/10 - The Roseland Ballroom - Portland, OR
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/12 - The UC Theatre - San Francisco, CA
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ12/13 - The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
+ Ensiferum and Seven Kingdoms only
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

1914: SET TO UNLEASH "VIRIBUS UNITUS", POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "1916 (THE SUDTIROL OFFENSIVE) "

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Ukrainian blackened death doom metal warriors 1914 have posted a video for  "1916 (THE SUDTIROL OFFENSIVE) ", a track from the bands anticipated new release "VIRIBUS UNITUS", due to be unleashed 11/14/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS.  

 

 

1914 have announced MY DYING BRIDE'S AARON STAINTHORPSE as guest on the bands anticipated new release 

1914 have announced new drummer "IHOR"..




Ukrainian blackened death doom metal warriors 1914 have announced the band has CANCELLED the anticipated  WINTER 2025 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH KATLA.

 

1914 unleashed "WHERE FEAR AND WEAPONS MEET",  10/22/2021 via NAPALM RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 FROM NAPALM RECORDS: 

 

Ukrainian Blackened Death Metal Force 1914 Announce New Album, Viribus Unitis, out November 14, 2025!
⚫ Check Out the Official Music Video For First Single, “1916 (The Sรผdtirol Offensive)”: https://youtu.be/n-QDGBnCqoQ
Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal unit 1914 return with unrelenting power on their fourth studio album, Viribus Unitis, Latin for “With United Forces.” More than just the personal motto of Franz Joseph I, the former emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this title directly speaks to the band’s resilience through war, loss, and upheaval – a powerful symbol of survival and solidarity. Out on November 14, 2025 via Napalm Records, Viribus Unitis builds on the band’s acclaimed conceptual approach, reaching new emotional depths and musical intensity.
Alongside the album announcement, they reveal their first single: “1916 (The Sรผdtirol Offensive)”, a despairing blackened doom anthem of defiance, recounting the brutal Battle of Asiago in grim, poetic detail. With thunderous riffs and crushing walls of sound, 1914 make the Austro-Hungarian attack on Italy tangible, bringing another piece of history to life through sound, relentlessly and uncompromisingly.
k.u.k. Galizisches IR Nr.15, Gefreiter, Ditmar Kumarberg about “1916 (The Sรผdtirol Offensive)”:
“From May 15 to June 10, 1916, the Italian Front saw one of its most intense clashes: the Battle of Asiago, also known as the Trentino Offensive. The Austro-Hungarian army launched a massive surprise attack, hoping to crush Italian forces and break into the Venetian plains. Nearly 200 battalions and 2000 guns, including 280 heavy artillery pieces, were amassed in Trentino. The Italians, caught off guard, were pushed back – but held the line with fierce resistance. The combined toll of 230,000 casualties on both sides underscores the staggering human cost of the campaign. A brutal reminder of the mountain warfare that defined this front.”

 

 

 

FROM 1914: 

 

๐Ÿ”ฅ NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT ๐Ÿ”ฅ
We’re beyond excited to share the news – our 4th full-length album “Viribus Unitis” will be unleashed on November 14th, 2025 via Napalm Records in multiple formats.
But that’s not all - the first official music video has already dropped on the Napalm Records YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/n-QDGBnCqoQ
"Viribus Unitis is when pain, death, loss, loneliness, and fear encircle you. But you’re still unbroken!”
Pre-order your copy. Stay tuned. This is just the beginning.
 
 
 
VIDEO BELOW: 1914: NEW TRACK "1916 (THE SUDTIROL OFFENSIVE) " (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS)  
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

Thursday, August 21, 2025

ITP V.025 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. BRENT HINDS (FORMER GUITARIST MASTODON)

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BRENT HINDS, former guitarist of Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.  based alternative hard rock warriors MASTODON died in a motorcycle accident 8/20/2025 at 51. 

 

 In March of 2025,  MASTODON  announced they have mutually parted ways with guitarist BRENT HINDS.

 MASTODON unleashed  "EMPEROR OF SAND",   3/31/2017 via REPRISE RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM BLABBERMOUTH.NET  and ATLANTA NEWS FIRST: 

 According to Atlanta News First, former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was killed in a car crash in southeast Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday night (August 20). He was 51 years old. The Fulton County medical examiner's office reportedly confirmed his death.

 


 

FROM MASTODON: 

 

We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief… last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent’s family, friends, and fans. At this time, we please ask that you respect everyone’s privacy during this difficult time.
RIP Brent.
 
 
FROM INTO THE NECROSPHERE: 
 
51 is far too young for anyone to leave this world, but Brent Hinds' legacy will be remembered until the end of time. A modern-day great, not to mention one of most entertaining and hilarious interviewees I've ever seen on a podcast (not mine sadly).
Rest in peace.
 
 
FROM A FLOCK NAMED MURDER: : 
 
This one hurts. Mastodon was an incredibly pivotal band for us growing up, and everything up to Crack The Skye is still god-tier. Brent Hinds was such an iconic voice and guitarist, one where you can tell you're listening to him without having to be told. And an incredible talent he was. It's heartbreaking that his story had to end like this, we hoped that at some point the guys would patch things up with him and even if he didn't rejoin the band, they'd at least move on in a better light.
RIP Brent Hinds
 
 
FROM OPETH: 
 
"Brent Hinds is gone. An incredible musician. A force of nature. Our friend. My friend. I got the news today from the Mastodon boys as I was having coffee with my mother and her partner. They’re talking about their plans for the upcoming weekend, but I couldn’t really hear what they were saying, to be honest. I was (and still am) overwhelmed by shock. I reached out to the boys in my band delivering the tragic news and my phone has been buzzing every 10 seconds since. There’s so much to be said about Brent. We’ve spend so much time together with him on the road. I like to think we got to know each other quite well. Brent demanded attention (and got it) every time he stepped into our dressing room or bus, which was quite often, I'd might add. Fred and him would jam backstage. I’d keep an eye on him/them and their usual tour-shenanigans to the point where Brent started calling me ”Dad”, and I was calling him ”Son”.
I have so many memories of him, most of which I can sum up as ”good times”. We often talked about stage nerves. How nervousness can be good, but also, if bad, how it can hinder your performance. The latter sensation manifested itself as a fictional person: ”Peter”. Brent would go: ”Peter was on stage tonight, and that fucker sucks ass” when he had a bad show.
It’s too soon to grieve I suppose, this hasn’t sunk in at all. I only just heard about this tragedy 5 hours ago. It’s beyond devastating, and judging from what’s being said on our private Opeth group-chat I know I can speak for the whole band.
The ”Dad-Son” thing stuck over the years. I last saw Brent when he came to our show in Atlanta (October 22, 2024). He walks in and goes ”What’s up Pops?”. It’s a very, very bright memory but it makes me numb with sadness right now, thinking about it.
We’d like to offer our warmest and most loving condolences to his family and friends, colleagues, fans, and of course to the whole Mastodon inner circle. The incredible band that was instrumental for making us and the world aware of the phenomenon that is Brent Hinds. Note that I can’t write about him in past tense just yet. He still ”is”.
I’ve included a photo of myself and Brent from our last tour together. I fail to remember where it was taken, but I remember we're singing along to Van Halen’s ”5150”. Right there, is exactly how I will remember him. Always.
Brent Hinds, rest in peace.
Love from your friends in Opeth
Mikael ร…kerfeldt, August 21, 2025"
FROM MARZI MONTAZERI: 
 I can’t believe I’m writing this. I’m beyond saddened right now. The genuine love I received and the friendship we had and all the music we shared RIP @bhinds You were truly one of my best friends and we almost started our band but you had to go back home. Since Darrell passed I never had another bond till I met Brent in Montreal. We instantly hit it off and all of our adventures from Moscow to Atlanta were epic for that’s what he was. A genuine hardworking music lover of the highest level My condolences to his family and friends. He was the definition of authenticity. One of the finest American rock guitarist of his time. Incredibly versatile. I will miss you and will always have you in my heart. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”
 
 FROM DARKEST HOUR: 
 We will miss you Brent, all the wild nights, pick up truck rides, backstage guitar / drinking lessons…you made us all so happy whenever you were around, we will forever remember your wonderful chaotic energy… RIP to one of the realest ones to ever do it. ๐Ÿ’” @mastodon
 
 
FROM GENE HOGLAN: 
 
My and our hearts are with our entire Mastodon family.
Rest, and be at peace my friend…๐Ÿ’”
 
 
FROM LENG T'CHE: 
 This is horrible. Whatever his personal troubles the man was a force of nature on stage. I vividly remember being absolutely blown away when they first toured for "Remission". Lightning in a bottle, that whole band. Everyone was just in awe. Then to get killed in a traffic accident... so sad. RIP Brent


FROM MOTHS: 
It’s safe to say that without Mastodon, there wouldn’t be any MOTHS.
I first heard of them when they came to Puerto Rico supporting Metallica back in 2010. After that show, I dove into their discography and got completely hooked on Crack the Skye. It was such a fresh sound to me, catchy riffs, unforgettable vocal hooks, and just overall incredible music. That record made me want to start this band.
I’ve jammed countless songs where Brent Hinds was the centerpiece. I’ve sung “Stargasm” with my best friends more times than I can count. “Oblivion” will always be my favorite track. And that’s not even mentioning all the brilliance in their earlier work.
Just wanted to pay respect to one of the men who got me obsessed with music in the first place. Although the band continues, his contributions and impact are absolutely invaluable.
Sending a big hug to all the Atlanta family, this one hits close to home.
RIP Brent
– Weslie
FROM JASON BITTNER (SHADOWS FALL): 
 
RIP Brent………there will never be another one like you!!!! So glad we got to spend lot of time around the world together!!
 
 
FROM GORGUTS: 
 We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Brent Hinds. As a visionary artist and a driving creative force within the heavy rock community, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the music world. His legacy will continue to inspire generations, and he will be deeply missed. RIP Brent ๐Ÿ˜ข
 
 
 FROM SAMMY DUET (GOATWHORE): 
 Rest easy my friend...
 
 
 FROM HIGH ON FIRE: 
 We are completely shocked and heartbroken by our brother Brent’s passing. Sending love to all of his family and friends around the world during this sad time.
 
FROM HELLFEST OPEN AIR: 
 
Rest In Power Brent.
Mastodon - Hellfest 2022
 
FROM MATT HEAFY (TRIVIUM): 
 
Rest in power to Brent Hinds.
We did ozzfest 2005 together initially - and he definitely was one of the earlier heroes of mine/ ours who was TOUGH on us.
Years later when touring together on the Slayer/ Trivium co-headlining tour with Mastodon and Amon Amarth, he sat with me in our dressing room and played on acoustic and sang to me alone, a song that he had written but never played for anyone - after telling me that after all these years; we’ve proven ourselves and that he respected me/ us.
There weren’t many like this man. That’s for sure.
Rest in piece. Rest in power.
 
FROM ORIGIN: 
 
From John Longstreth:
“Brent was as real as they come. Origin was lucky to meet him and the rest of Mastodon in 1998-99. We were lucky to share the stage with Mastodon multiple times in the years following. Our paths diverged greatly, but we shared a very special time at Relapse in the end of the 90s and today i feel like that time is slightly fractured with the passing of Brent. Too young, too soon. Whatever he was going through would have passed. Our hearts go out to our old friends in Mastodon and anyone else suffering from this loss today. Rest in Peace”
 
FROM TOOL: 
 
R.I.P. BRENT HINDS
January 16, 1974 – August 20, 2025
The members of the band wish to convey their deepest sympathy on the tragic and untimely death of former Mastodon guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds. This one hits particularly close to home, as Brent was a not only a fellow musician, that at times shared the stage with the guys as a guest guitarist, but was also a good friend outside the tour venues. With his creative output and valued friendship, though he has passed onto another plane, rest assured that he will not be forgotten on this one.
 
FROM SATURNUS: 
 
We would like to express our condolences on the tragic passing of Brent Hinds, who was true magic. Even when our sound may be somehow distant from their concept, we belong to the same universe, and it is a fact that Mastodon has been a true influence for some of us (Indee uses to check his sound with a part of "Blood and Thunder", what always puts a smile in our faces). Brent's creativity and personality left a mark that won't be erased, and his presence and legacy will always remain present.
R.I.P. Brent Hinds.
 
 
FROM SONOM: 
 
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the untimely passing of Brant Hinds, who died following a tragic motorcycle accident. An immensely creative guitarist, he was one of the most influential musicians in the metal scene in recent years, shaping the style of numerous artists with his unmistakable way of playing in Mastodon .
His musical legacy will forever remain.
Thanks for all.
Rest in Peace.
 
 
FROM CICONIA: 
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the untimely passing of Brent Hinds, the visionary musician and former lead guitarist and co-vocalist of Mastodon, whose artistry profoundly influenced the recording of our second album, Winterize.
RIP๐Ÿ˜”
 
 
 
FROM MACHINEHEAD: 
 
 
We toured with Mastodon somewhere around five times over the last 15 years… sad day. Our deepest condolences to the Hinds family, and the Mastodon camp.
๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค
๐Ÿ–ค
 
 
FROM QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: 
 
Rest in Peace Brent Hinds
With love & respect
See you on the other side old friend
 
FROM RONNIE JAMES DIO  (ESTATE): 
 
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Brent Hinds of Mastodon, due to a tragic motorcycle accident. A brilliant guitarist and true metal fan. Here is Brent a few years ago at the Download Festival in the UK, sporting his Dio jacket. Rest in Peace Brent.
FROM RELAPSE RECORDS: 
 "The records MASTODON released with Relapse are all-time classics across any genre, and they would not sound the way they sound without Brent. His larger-than-life personality was eclipsed only by his monstrous musicianship."
 
FROM STONE SOUR: 
 We’re heartbroken to hear about Brent Hinds’ passing. Our love goes out to his family, Troy, Bill Brann and everyone who was impacted by his legacy.
 
FROM CONVERGE: 
 We are shocked by the loss of our dear friend Brent Hinds. He was an enigmatic human being that played by no one’s rules and was one of the greatest guitarists of our generation. Knowing him was a privilege. Anyone who ever met him had a story about it afterwards because he truly was one of a kind. We’ll miss him. We send love and support to his family, @mastodonrocks, and @fiend.without.a.face Thank you for the music, the friendship, the laughs, and the stories Brent. We love you.
 
 
 MORE BRENT HINDS  TRIBUTES LATER 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ R.I.P. BRENT HINDS