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Mastodon Pays Tribute to Brent hinds Following His Death

Mastodon honored their co-founder and former guitarist, Brent Hinds,⁣ during ⁤their performance⁣ at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska, on Friday. ‌this‌ marked their first show ​as Hinds’ passing ⁢on Wednesday at the age of ⁣51.

Drummer Brann ‌Dailor delivered​ a heartfelt tribute to Hinds, describing him as a profoundly creative and beautiful individual. ‌ He acknowledged ⁣the complex, 25-year relationship the⁢ band members shared with Hinds, emphasizing‍ the deep brotherhood and musical connection they forged.

Dailor recounted the band’s journey, from ‍humble beginnings in ⁣a van to performing on stages worldwide,‌ sharing both the triumphs and struggles they experienced together. He spoke‌ of shared experiences, including tough​ living conditions and countless nights of camaraderie, highlighting the enduring love and beauty that defined their ‍relationship.

“We lost somebody very special to us yesterday,” Dailor said. “Brent hinds, 25 years ‌with us as our guitar‌ player, one of the most creative, beautiful people that we’ve ever come across in this world, tragically left us. Very, very unfortunate.”

“We loved him so, so, so very much. And we ⁣had the ups and⁢ downs of a 25-year relationship, you know what I mean? It’s not always⁣ perfect, it’s ​not ​always amazing, but we were⁣ brothers to ⁢the end,” ⁢he⁤ continued. “And we really‍ loved each other and ⁢we made a lot, a‍ lot⁢ of very beautiful music together.​ And I ‌think that that’s gonna ​stand the test of time, evidenced by ⁤you people here tonight.”

“So we will continue ​to play Brent’s ⁣beautiful, beautiful music⁤ that he helped us​ make, that we formed this band together and traveled the world together, slept in ⁢a van⁤ together, laid‍ our heads down on beds of fucking kitty litter, got way​ too‍ drunk to remember⁤ anything ⁤the next day about⁣ a ⁣thousand, million times over and over again with the love ⁣that we shared and the ⁤beauty, ⁤all the audiences ‍that we played for, all the stages we stepped on,” Dailor said.

“I don’t‌ know. We’re ⁣just at a loss for words. ⁤We’re absolutely devastated and crushed to loose him.”

Brent Hinds: ⁣A ⁤Career Overview

Brent Hinds was⁣ a‌ pivotal figure in the progressive metal scene, known for his distinctive guitar⁤ playing and songwriting contributions to Mastodon. He co-founded the band in 2000, alongside Brann Dailor, Troy