Brent Hinds

Brent Hinds
Hinds performing in 2022
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Brent Hinds
Born (1974-01-16) January 16, 1974
Helena, Alabama, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, banjo
Years active1991–present
Member of
Formerly of
  • Mastodon
  • The Blood Vessels
  • Four Hour Fogger
  • The Last of the Blue Eyed Devils
Spouse
Raisa Moreno
(m. 2017; div. 2023)
Websitemastodonrocks.com

William Brent Hinds (born January 16, 1974) is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist of the Atlanta, Georgia heavy metal band Mastodon, in which he shared guitar duties with Bill Kelliher and vocal duties with Troy Sanders and Brann Dailor.

Hinds is also lead guitarist/singer for the surfabilly band Fiend Without a Face, and is involved in other projects, including classic rock bands The Blood Vessels, West End Motel, Four Hour Fogger, The Last of the Blue Eyed Devils, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, and Legend of the Seagullmen.