It’s been nearly one full year since the death of former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds. Now, fellow heavy metal act CKY has released a brand new song featuring Hinds, marking the late musician’s first posthumous release.

On 14 August 2026, CKY dropped “Beware of the Heartless”. The track features a guitar solo by Hinds. Check out the tune below.

Speaking about the song, CKY guitarist Chad I Ginsburg said, “We were reminded that it was a year since our friend Brent passed away. Brent played a solo on a song we recorded called ‘Beware Of The Heartless’, and I thought, ‘Why would I leave this on my computer?'”

He added, per Metal Injection: “Brent took the time to play on it, and we loved him, and in honor of his passing, we were too bummed out in the moment to think about that s**t, but I want to throw it out there because I don’t want to hold on to it forever. I want to let go of it and give it to everyone.”

Notably, this is not the first time that CKY and Hinds collaborated. He also played a solo on “Days Of Self Destruction,” from CKY’s 2017 album The Phoenix.

Brent Hinds passed away in August 2025 after a tragic motorcycle accident

Brent Hinds died in a two-vehicle accident in August 2025. While driving his motorcycle through a four-way stoplight intersection, Hinds collided with an automobile. The crash left the musician with fatal injuries that claimed his life.

Authorities investigated and determined that the other driver was not at fault for the crash.

Notably, a few months before his death, Hinds unceremoniously exited Mastodon. At the time, the split was not amicable, it seemed, as he made some very brutal comments about his ex-bandmates afterward.

Mastodon did not return Hinds’ ire, but have since released a documentary, “The Mastodon in the Room“, that offers their perspective. The short-form doc finds the remaining members of the band recounting their experience, and how things went sour, specifically due to Hinds’ substance abuse issues.

“I could see the disconnect happening and the enthusiasm getting less and less,” said bassist Troy Sanders. “[Our] overall camaraderie as a four-piece [was] dwindling. It became quite obvious at that time that the onstage energy would just be hit or miss.”

Ultimately, the band decided to confront Hinds, but he was resistant and opted to leave the band.

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Happy New Music Friday friends! To quote one of my favoite 30 Rock lines, “What a week, huh?”

This week’s lineup of tunes ranges from gothic soundscapes to indie stalwarts and some dirty metal from the south. I’ll keep you waiting no longer.

“Paleomagnetic Resonance” by Lustmord Lombardo

This tune is cosmically sinister, and I’m here for it.

Lustmord Lombardo is a music super-duo composed of Lustmord—modern ambient electronic music pioneer—and heavy metal drummer extraordinaire, Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies).

The pair has teamed up for a haunting project that unites and magnifies their individual strengths. The first track released is “Paleomagnetic Resonance”, and it’s a deep, ethereal musical journey. Lustmord Lombardo will release their debut album, The Pulse of Atoms, on Oct. 2, via Ipecac Recordings.

“Spill” by Slow Pulp

Indie rock maestros Slow Pulp have dropped a new single, titled “Spill”. The tune is a sauntering ballad that feels hazy and bright. (I could also be describing an IPA, apparently).

Part of what really draws me in is how it kind of goes off the rails a bit by the end, with this straining guitar reverb. Truly a thing of chaotic beauty,

Slow Pulp will release their new album, Melodie, on September 18th, via ANTI-.

“Sun Gone Low” by Unless

If you’re an aging 2000s emo/hardcore scene kid, you’re gonna love this one.

Unless is a new project featuring Daniel Davison (Norma Jean, Every Time I Die, and Underoath), guitarist Mike Weiss (mewithoutYou) and Bryan Taylor (The Chariot). The trio have debuted their first song, “Sun Gone Low,” a rythimc, off-timed post-emo tune with a lot of heart. Big recommend on this one.

“Garfield Hated Mondays But Didn’t Have a Job” by Michael Christmas, Chris Crack, and Girl Talk

We love to see artists having fun, don’t we folks?

This song, “Garfield Hated Mondays But Didn’t Have a Job”—by Michael Christmas, Chris Crack, and Girl Talk—is so much f**king fun. It’s just super cool, with a dope soul vibe and killer work from everyone involved.

Play this one loud in the car with the windows down.

“See You Next Tuesday” by Lillith’s Demise

Hailing from ATL, slam crew Lilith’s Demise is back with a new song and they are not f**king around. (Ok, maybe they’re f**king around a little.)

The tune is called “See You Next Tuesday” and it’s all kinds of masterful grind with some phenomonal tech-death guitar work. And then there’s the flesh-peeling vocals, courtesy of frontwoman Ana-Kamilla Arnback. This is a Slam Stew you want to chew on.

Feature photo courtesy of Lustmord Lombardo

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Slaughter To Prevail frontman Alex Terrible is no stranger to controversy. To his credit, he’s often attempted to engage and learn. A good example is that he recently got into an online debate about trans visibility, and it honestly ended somewhat positively.

According to Loudwire—who reviewed all the social media posts before they were deleted—it all started when Slaughter To Prevail played Bloodstock Festival. Apparently, Someone told Alex that trans people were boycotting his band’s set over some past controversial comments he made. There was also the not-so-minor instance of him having a Nazi-related Sonnenrad (“black sun”) tattoo covered up.

In a series of posts on Instagram, Alex offered his commentary on the matter. He also engaged with some pushback from fans. In his first post, the Slaughter To Prevail vocalist shared a clip from the band’s Bloodstock performance.

Alex Terrible has since deleted the social media posts and all comments

It was accompanied by text reading, “I apologize to the trans community for the fact that we played Bloodstock. It was completely sold out, and people actually enjoyed our performance.” Along with the clip were many comments demanding that Alex apologize to the trans community.

“I genuinely don’t understand what I’m supposed to apologize to the trans community for,” he responded. “Can someone please explain it to me? I’ll apologize, no problem. I’m not too proud to do it.”

“I was told they even protested to try to get our performance canceled before we went onstage,” Alex continued. “I understand that not everyone likes us, and that we especially don’t appeal to people who lack critical thinking. But that’s okay. I used to be like that myself. The important thing is to keep changing for the better. And that’s what I wish for everyone.” He also thanked the Bloodstock team for supporting Slaughter To Prevail through this complicated time.

The Slaughter to Prevail frontman argued a lot, but one person eventually convinced him to see a different persepective

After lengthy back-and-forth with many people, one fan made a compelling case to Alex Terrible that the metal vocalist could not ignore. Essentially, the user offered the perspective that people asking Alex to tone down his approach were not really trying to scold him or force an agenda. They were more trying to minimize the bullying attacks on vulnerable individuals in his comment sections, as a lot of that had risen.

“I never think that way actually; I act that way cause I can defend myself,” Alex humbly replied. “I don’t mind that I have a lot of faith in the internet; I just know how to deal with it because I’m dealing with it for 10 years already.”

He went on to note that he “can stand for myself and my family, but actually this man or girl is right because a lot of people might get bullied because of my posts or how I act, and a lot of people might attack them, and I don’t want that. I don’t want it at all, and I didn’t think about that.”

Ultimately, Alex Terrible deleted the posts. “I guess a lot of people get bullied on the Internet,” he explained. “And because I have thick skin doesn’t mean everybody has thick skin. So I totally get it, and I don’t want to provoke somebody.”

Photo by AJ Johansson

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