Overview
- The February 1 telecast omitted the late Mastodon guitarist from its on-air In Memoriam montage despite his prominence in metal.
- Hinds is included on the Recording Academy’s In Memoriam web page, which viewers could access during the show via a QR code.
- Musicians including Alice in Chains’ Mike Inez and Exodus’ Gary Holt condemned the on-air exclusion, with fans voicing similar frustration.
- Hinds was a Grammy winner with Mastodon for Best Metal Performance in 2018, heightening expectations for televised recognition.
- Reports on his August 20, 2025 fatal motorcycle crash in Atlanta conflict, with one citing an SUV’s failure to yield and another stating authorities found Hinds at fault.