Mastodon is honoring the memory of their late bandmate and co-founder Brent Hinds. On Friday (Aug. 22), the heavy metal band paid tribute to the guitarist during a performance at the Alaska State Fair, part of the ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series at the Borealis Theatre in Palmer, Alaska.

Mastodon paid tribute to their co-founder and former guitarist Brent Hinds during their show at Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska, on Friday. It was their first performance since Hinds died on Wednesday at the age of 51.

The metal world has been shaken since the unexpected death of Brent Hinds earlier this week. The former Mastodon lead guitarist and co-vocalist was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after he parted ways with the band in a way that resulted in lots of drama.