Mastodon - Medium Rarities

[Squigs]

I'm expecting Matt Pike to go full tribute first.

[Pentagrimes]

one of Burnt By The Sun beat him to it.

Twould appear to be the first public confirmation.

[Squigs]

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/08/21/former-guitarist-co-founder-heavy-metal-band-mastodon-dies-atlanta-motorcycle-crash/

Well, there it is.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

Fuck. Well, what a proper tragedy ending. Life goes off the rails, then milled out of it. Report seems to place blame on the other driver, autopsy may yet reveal if he was under the influence and impaired in reacting. I'd been genuinely looking forward to what music he might make next, either after getting over being kicked out or on the road to that place. RIP dude.

[ldj]

A true one of a kind, is there any other guitarist who could come up with riffs like Aqua Dementia, Divinations, Capillarian Crest etc, I'm not sure. And of course composed most of Crack the Skye... The Last Baron! Absolutely ridiculous stuff.

Obviously a troubled bloke but never would have thought he was so far gone he'd go this soon. Have to feel for his bandmates too, they were all obviously very close, despite having to give him the boot.

[Squigs]

Yep, genuinely devastated. A truly great and unique talent who performed on albums that changed my life and that will remain favourites for always.

[Pentagrimes]

Yeah, its awful seeing it confirmed even though I knew from the message this morning it was legit. Incredibly talented guitarist, and its such a shame things had spiralled over the last few months for him, though I gather he'd been troubled for a while.

I had a relatively brief but pretty funny chat with him at ATP years ago which i wont go into here, but he was definitely as nice, kind and as down to earth then as you could have asked for at the time. Rest in Peace.

[Squigs]

Yeah, I met him after the Slayer show in the Ambassador in 05 and ended up on the beer all night with him and his missus and a few other crew in Fibbers. I asked could I buy him a beer and he just "five Guinness, I want five Guinness". He got one.

[Born of Fire]

Yeah, I met him after the Slayer show in the Ambassador in 05 and ended up on the beer all night with him and his missus and a few other crew in Fibbers. I asked could I buy him a beer and he just "five Guinness, I want five Guinness". He got one.

Met him after that show too, still have the ticket stub he signed.  Horrible to see this confirmed, truly tragic way to go.

[ochoill]

Had been hoping for the day that he was at least the survivor in the crash and some misinfo in between, a real shame to see it confirmed.  Excellent guitarist and songwriter, big loss.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

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.

https://www.facebook.com/Mastodon/posts/pfbid035AeDdiAR5ZJkuebonGjeHAEEePMaGrync7H2rv27DPHAAWHvWJfNTj4isEopfc21l

[OpenSores]

I'll have a glass or two in honour of the fella tonight that's for sure

[Vim Fuego]

Terrible news - RIP Brent. One of the standout guitarists from this century.

Feel terrible for the lads in Mastodon as well - the relationship may have went sideways over recent years but they have such a shared history.

[Eoin McLove]

RIP.

[open face surgery]

One will suffice.