As previously reported, Year Of The Knife were recently involved in a serious van accident that left vocalist Madi Watkins in critical condition and the other members of the band with numerous injuries. Now, the parents of bassist/guitarist Brandon Watkins have shared some new updates regarding their current conditions.
The following statement was issued:
“An update from Brandon’s parents:
Yesterday was an emotional day here in Salt Lake City,UT. Brandon, David Kisielewski (Aaron and Andy‘s father from “Year of the Knife“) and I went to the towing yard where their touring van was. We were able to retrieve everything with the exception of Andy‘s kick drum, which was totally destroyed. It was 3 grown men crying and totally stunned that anyone could have survived such a crash.
After we got ourselves together, we loaded everything up into 2 vehicles and took it directly to a UPS store and shipped every single piece home. The girls at the UPS store were absolutely AMAZING and so accommodating.
Update on the band members:
“Andy (Drummer) has two broken ankles. He was released and is back home in Delaware with his mother. One of Toni’s friends donated a scooter for Andy to get around in.
Aaron (guitarist) is Andy‘s twin brother. He had a broken femur which was repaired a couple days ago. He also incurred a lasserated carotid right artery from the seatbelt. He miraculously managing. But, still in the hospital.
Our son, Brandon (guitar and bass) was concussed and received multiple contusions. He was released several days ago.
Our daughter in law, Madi Watkins, is the most critical of all 4 band members. She has so many surgeries ahead of her and we simply don’t know what her outcome is going to be.
She will be staying out here for a long time.Dear friends of the family helped to procure a furnished home about 15 minutes from the hospital. Toni will be staying with Brandon for an extended period of time. I will be flying home today to get back to work tomorrow. With Toni’s business shut down, I have to get back.
We ask that you please keep all of the children and families involved in your prayers. It’s going to be a long time until the kids can get back to work. Toni, as well.
The band’s GoFundMe is https://gofund.me/a16837d2
Toni’s Venom-@Toni-Knopf”
This news comes after it was previously revealed that Madi was in a medically induced coma. Brandon tweeted the following about that:
Metal Anarchy 
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