The metal community is still reeling from the loss of Black Tusk bassist Jonathan Athon. Athon and his girlfriend was involved in a motorcycle accident this weekend which he unfortunately didn't survive. His girlfriend was a bit banged up but she made it. The band is aiming to pay tribute to their fallen friend with a memorial service announced for Savannah, GA:
“We will be gathering from 4-8pm this Saturday, Nov. 15th in Franklin Square (across from Vinnies and Ghosttown Tattoo) to remember Athon. This is for fans and family and friends and anyone who ever crossed paths with Athon or shared a conversation with him. Ghosttown will be doing memorial tattoos during this time period, with proceeds going to offset medical costs. Afterwards at 8pm, close friends and Family will gather at the Jinx for a private memorial. After a few hours, we will open the Jinx to the public. A memorial fund is being set up, with donations going to help pay for the ongoing medical costs for Emily Boutwell, Jason Statts and Keith Kozel, as all of Athons medical expenses have already been taken care of. More information about that when it becomes available.”
Our thoughts continue to be with Athon's family and friends. Here's a look at the tattoos that the band and friends got in tribute to Athon from Savannah’s Ghost Town Tattoo:
