A benefit concert in Albuquerque raised money for Peelander-Z after a semi crashed into the band’s tour van on I-40 near Moriarty, leaving three members badly hurt.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A benefit concert in Albuquerque raised money for Peelander-Z after a semi crashed into the band’s tour van on I-40 near Moriarty, leaving three members badly hurt.

The Japanese action comic band was supposed to play at Inside Out in Albuquerque a few weeks ago. But, a semi crashed into the band’s tour van on I-40 near Moriarty.

All three band members survived, but they stayed in the ICU for several days with serious injuries. One band member needed multiple surgeries, and the band members are still recovering.

“So, it means a lot more because everyone knows how awesome they were, how like real nice they were funny, so everyone’s just working together in the scene to raise money for Peelander-Z,” Roman Barham said.

“They played our venues for all these years and then me and my friend Rick the Tick started talking and we were like well let’s put a benefit together and then we got a bunch of local bands to play the benefits show,” Barham said.

Peelander-Z’s booking agent gave KOB 4 the latest update on the band members. Two of them are doing much better.

Kengo has multiple fractures to his spine, ribs and arms, and there are signs of a traumatic brain injury.

You can also support their GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses.