YEAR OF THE KNIFE Vocalist In Stable Condition After Horrific Accident, GoFundMe Launched

Year Of The Knife have been sadly concerned in a horrible automotive accident on June 28 that left vocalist Madi Watkins in crucial situation, and the remainder of the band with different traumas. Luckily guitarist Brandon Watkins has supplied an replace through the band’s GoFundMe, saying Madi is now in steady situation and the remainder of the band is recovering as effectively. Madi suffered head and spinal accidents within the crash, in addition to just a few different damaged bones.

“I’m so grateful; we’re so grateful to have so many particular folks searching for us,” wrote Brandon. “I’ve nothing however gratitude for everybody who has donated and shared. Presently, Madi is steady and we’re ready for the docs to present us extra data on what our subsequent steps might be transferring ahead within the restoration course of. Aaron, Andy and I are recovering and try to remain optimistic.”

The GoFundMe has raised over $130,000 to date to assist get Year Of The Knife again on their toes after the horrific incident. You can donate to it here. The next an outline taken from the GoFundMe of what occurred to Year Of The Knife.

“Hello, we’re elevating funds for our associates Madi, Brandon, Andy and Aaron who’re band members in Year Of The Knife. Final night time, the band was driving from SLC to Colorado Springs once they collided with an 18-wheeler. Andy & Aaron each sustained damaged legs and different trauma. Brandon is concussed. Madi is in crucial situation with head and spinal accidents and some damaged bones. As we wait for extra data on their circumstances, we’re doing one of the best we are able to to alleviate any stress doable.

“As you may assume, their touring van is totaled. The van additionally doubles as Madi and B‘s sole automobile so this can influence them in additional methods than simply touring. Madi and B additionally run their model, Sweet Corpse, that may proceed to satisfy orders however different points could also be halted for the foreseeable future. As a result of these terrible circumstance, we sadly have to consider the monetary burden this can place on our associates. If you’ll be able to assist in any means, all of us enormously recognize it.

“We ask that you simply please share with your loved ones and associates, and please ship the 4 of all of them the optimistic ideas, vitality, prayers, something. We’re so grateful that everybody is alive, however there’s a lengthy street forward of them for restoration. Please think about donating to assist with their medical payments and to maintain them afoot whereas they’re caught in SLC. Thanks upfront.