Friday, June 29, 2012

Randy Blythe arrested, charged with manslaughter

Woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep so I got on Twitter and saw #freeRandyBlythe trending and a bunch of musicians voicing their support.

Turns out he has been arrested in Prague, Czech Republic over a May, 2010 incident where a fan rushed the stage and got in a fight with him. The fan died and now Blythe has been charged with the crime.

As a lot of people are pointing out, after Dimebag Darrell's death, musicians shouldn't take it lightly when fans jump on stage. I feel bad that the guy died, but when you jump on stage with a metal band and start a confrontation, you're taking your life in your hands. Even if the singer doesn't kick your ass, security probably will.

Lamb of God's official statement is that Randy Blythe has been falsely accused of a crime and lawyers expect a full exoneration.

The joker in me wonders how this will affect his presidential campaign, but I know this is no laughing matter. I can only hope he is freed soon, cleared of charges and gets back to making music soon. (Though I would be interested in hearing his take on Randonesia, but I know he will be advised not to say anything on the matter until this is all over)

You can read the full story
on Loudwire.

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