"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors," band says in statement

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

"We're deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we've shared," the band announced Friday.

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.”

Mastodon and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds have “mutually decided to part ways”, according to a statement from the band.

"Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually decided to part ways," wrote Mastodon in their statement.