Mastodon have shared a new video reflecting on the life, legacy, and 25-year relationship they shared with late guitarist and founding member Brent Hinds.
Following the band’s recent European tour, Mastodon addressed Brent’s passing directly, saying they wanted to share their own story after seeing the speculation and headlines surrounding his death.
“Brent was our family, someone we all loved wholeheartedly,” the band wrote. “He was a wild man, our wild man, and that came with some challenges. Both things are true and we aren’t interested in chasing one truth over the other.”
The band reflected on the difficulty of losing someone who had been part of their lives for 25 years, adding: “No more hugs, no more high fives, no more disagreements, no more making up. That part has been hard, it’s real.”
Mastodon thanked fans for their continued support of the band and Brent throughout their journey, sharing the conversation as a way for listeners to hear their perspective directly.
“Thank you for the past 25 years of showing up for us and Brent.”
