BLACK TUSK Bassist Involved In Serious Motorcycle Accident
November 8, 2014, 10 years ago
Savannah, Georgia's Black Tusk have issued the following update:
“Last night (Jonathan) Athon (bass/vocals) and his girlfriend Emily were involved in a serious motorcycle accident. It’s our understanding that a car ran a stop sign in front of them and they had no chance to avoid a collision. He is currently in the ICU, and the doctors have him in an induced coma to monitor his injuries. Emily is currently coherent and recovering in the hospital. The doctors are telling us that all we can do know is wait and see. We will post updates as they become available”Black Tusk entered the studio in September to begin work on the follow-up to their last release, 2013's Tend No Wounds EP. The band is currently holed up in Portland, OR at Audiosiege Studios with Toxic Holocaust frontman and acclaimed producer Joel Grind. They are currently shooting for a release in the first half of 2014 via Relapse Records.
The band on their collaboration with Joel Grind: "This one's got everything! Get ready for a roller coaster ride! We are super excited to release this one. Everyone will see that this was well worth the wait! Joel was perfect for this album and when you hear it, you'll see why!"
Black Tusk's latest release Tend No Wounds is available in CD, vinyl and digital formats. The EP can also be purchased via iTunes. The EP is streaming in full here.
Black Tusk's video for the song "Truth Untold", directed by Brad Kremer and produced by Tytan Creates, can be viewed below:
