Brent Hinds, lead guitarist and vocalist for the acclaimed modern metal outfit Mastodon has parted ways with the band.

After co-founding Mastodon in Atlanta in 2000, guitarist/singer Brent Hinds has announced his exit from the metal band 25 years later. The group shared the news Friday (March 7) on social media, describing the decision as mutual.

Mastodon are losing a member. The Atlanta metal legends announced today that Brent Hinds, their longtime lead guitarist and vocalist, is amicably leaving the band. Here’s the message:

While the details are slim, Mastodon have just revealed that they've split with co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds. The iconic Atlantan metal group revealed the surprising news over socials today (March 7th), noting that “after 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually decided to part ways.”