They Valley’s music community gathers around heavy metal artists in need of a new liver PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – Beloved Valley musician Ryan Butler, known for his role as a member of several notable heavy metal bands is known to be facing a life-threatening disease and in need of a new liver. “Kind of bad feeling like you had a cold with no cold symptoms,” Butler said on FaceTime from his hospital bed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Butler has Wilson’s disease, which causes copper to build up in the liver. It is a rare disease that killed his mother. Knowing that it was possible he had the disease, Butler had made sure not to use drugs or drink all his life – a departure from the stereotype of tough party rock stars. “All my friends laugh because they’re like, ‘How are you who needs a liver when I’m over here and drinking Jack Daniels every day and I’m fine!'” Joked Butler. Butler was celebrated for his work and played in the bands Landmine Marathon, Northside Kings, and others. He also started his own recording studio, Arcane Digital, where he was known for promoting aspiring musicians. “Just really record in music and records and work with as many bigger bands as possible from around the world,” said Butler. (Source: 3TV / CBS 5) “Just really into music and making records and working with as many bigger bands as possible from around the world,” said Butler. Now the music world that Butler has been successful in comes to its fore “It’s heartbreaking. It’s not something you see your friend or someone you know go through,” said Matt Martinez, Butler’s friend and bandmate. And while Butler is likely to get a new liver, his expenses are mounting. “This recovery could take six to 12 months and more,” Martinez said. So he organized a GoFundMe for Butler and plans to have a virtual concert on November 21st, the proceeds of which will go to Butler’s recovery fund, people we met on tour, people we interacted with on the release of records, “said Martinez. Matt Martinez plans to host a virtual concert on November 21st, the proceeds of which will be used for Butler’s Recovery Fund. (Source: Matt Martinez) Butler says he’s overwhelmed with the support. “And it just keeps you going.”
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