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Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ dies
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Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ dies

Andrew Williams, the rhythm guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die and professional wrestler known as 'The Butcher,' has died at the age of 48. His death was confirmed by All Elite Wrestling following his collapse during an independent wrestling show in Millvale, Pennsylvania, where he was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Williams had been active in both music and wrestling for decades, playing with Every Time I Die since their formation in 1998 until their disbandment in 2022. He also pursued a wrestling career, debuting in 2015 and performing with All Elite Wrestling until 2026. In recent months, Williams was working on new music with his band Atomic Rule and planned to tour with Gwar. He often reflected on the parallels between music and wrestling, describing them as similar in structure and emotional impact.

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Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ dies

Andrew Williams, the rhythm guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die and professional wrestler known as 'The Butcher,' has died at the age of 48. His death was confirmed by All Elite Wrestling following his collapse during an independent wrestling show in Millvale, Pennsylvania, where he was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Williams had been active in both music and wrestling for decades, playing with Every Time I Die since their formation in 1998 until their disbandment in 2022. He also pursued a wrestling career, debuting in 2015 and performing with All Elite Wrestling until 2026. In recent months, Williams was working on new music with his band Atomic Rule and planned to tour with Gwar. He often reflected on the parallels between music and wrestling, describing them as similar in structure and emotional impact.

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