Followers of 12 months Of The Knife have been capable of breathe a short sigh of reduction this previous weekend, when it was revealed that the band’s vocalist Madi Watkins was downgraded from essential to steady situation. Nevertheless, per a brand new replace, it sadly looks as if she nonetheless has a protracted highway forward of her restoration sensible.

A automobile accident final week noticed the group’s van collide with the again of a semi-trailer truck after they performed a present in Salt Lake Metropolis, UT. Whereas the hardcore outfit’s brotherly duo of guitarist Andy and drummer Aaron Kisielewski each suffered damaged legs and different accidents within the crash, and guitarist/bassist Brandon Watkins was left concussed, it was Madi was left with probably the most extreme accidents.

In keeping with the band’s camp, Madi suffered appreciable head and spinal trauma, in addition to a number of damaged bones. Yesterday, July 02nd, noticed an replace on her situation being shared by Brandon‘s father (and Madi‘s stepfather), Sol.

In it, he reveals that Madi will probably be going through down a number of surgical procedures within the weeks to return and remained in a medically induced coma as of yesterday. Right here’s what was mentioned:

“Solar July 2- at present was our first time out right here in Utah with Brandon, sitting with Madi and speaking to the medical doctors and nurses about her situation. Tears have been shed. We’re so relieved to be right here, however so involved about Madison.

I wish to thank everybody on your love, prayers and donations to Brandon and Madi…and to Toni to help her whereas she’s out right here in Salt Lake Metropolis serving to out. Your love and generosity has been overwhelming. Madi is enhancing, however is in severe, essential situation.

She has a really lengthy highway forward of her with multiples of surgical procedures to return. If her journey to therapeutic have been to take 1000 miles…she’s solely presently traveled 5 miles. She’s exhibiting optimistic indicators, whereas nonetheless in a medically induced coma…however is much from out of the woods.

College of Utah trauma heart is wonderful. We all know Madi is in good palms. We additionally know that she and Brandon have probably the most wonderful family and friends on the planet! We love you all a lot.”

With a prolonged restoration course of forward of them, not too point out their van being wrecked within the crash, the members of the group will understandably be requiring as a lot assist as they will get. As such, their crowdfunding purpose has now been raised to $200,000 USD, with donations being accepted by way of this GoFundMe.