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,

Mastodon paid tribute to co-founder and former guitarist Brent Hinds at their first performance following his death on Wednesday.

"We are heartbroken, shocked and still trying to process the loss of this creative force," the band said in a statement.