EYEHATEGOD: Mike IX Williams Update - IX Lives IX Lives For The Sick Benefit Details Announced; Benefit T-Shirt And Posters Available For Sale Online
EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike IX Williams has successfully
undergone a liver transplant, with his new liver producing bile almost right
away, an extremely good sign, enough for doctors to downgrade him to the
hospital hotel. When reached for an update, the singer in good spirits jokingly
replied, "So honestly. I'm procrastinating because I'm waiting to write
something introspective and creative blah blah blah, but truth be told and
blessed be, I am recovering from massive brutal surgery at a speedy rate and
exactly where I want to be! Doctors are happy with my progression. Thanks to
everyone who's donated and contributed. Please continue to spread the word of
these benefits, as there is a long road of medical expenses to be accounted
for..."
Those wishing to donate directly as well as receive more
updates can visit his YouCaring site here:
www.youcaring.com/mikeixwilliams-695413.
The first string of benefit shows was announced earlier.
Taking place February 3rd through the 5th in Williams' hometown of New Orleans, the events will take place at Siberia and Poor Boys, with artists such as Superjoint,
Crowbar, Goatwhore, Thou, Child Bite, Flesh Parade, Classhole, solo sets by
Jimmy Bower and Bruce Lamont as well as EYEHATEGOD with special guest singers
plus many other bands. For tickets and full details, please visit:
http://holdmyticket.com/event/264970.
Nate Burns of Revolting Worship designed the official
benefit admat. Posters will be available at the show for sale as well as a few
signed by all the bands and raffled off with all proceeds going to Williams.
Burns comments, "It was an absolute honor to contribute art to this
incredible event as a thank you to Mike IX Williams and EYEHATEGOD whom have
played a pivotal role in exposing me to the music and visual art that has inspired
me in my own creative endeavors for years."
Cleveland-based merchandising company, IndieMerch, has
kindly set up a webpage where Burns' art poster and T-shirt can be purchased,
again with all proceeds going directly to Williams. Karim Peter, IndieMerch
artist relations, commented, "Mike has been breaking ground in extreme
music for as long as any of us here have been involved in the scene. It has
been inspiring to see the friends and fans he has gathered in the past
twenty-five-plus years come together behind him in his time of need and we're
honored to be involved in aiding with the cause. We wish Mike a speedy recovery
so he can return to his life and his art."
The poster and shirts can be purchased here:
Other items to be raffled off at the New Orleans events include an Orange Micro
Dark amp and O-Edition headphones, EYEHATEGOD test pressings, Mike IX related
memorabilia and more.
Other benefit shows are being worked on and will be
announced soon. Visit www.facebook.com/OfficialEyeHateGod for all up to date
information.
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