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Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Meets With Deceased Fan's Family Before Returning to U.S.

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:54:37 +0000

Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe is a free man now that he's been acquitted of manslaughter charges by a Czech court. Although Blythe was declared innocent in the case involving the death of a young fan at a 2010 Lamb of God show, the frontman wants fans to know that it does not change the fact that a young man named Daniel Nosek is deceased.

Randy Blythe Verdict: Rockers React

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:06:58 +0000

As we reported earlier, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was been found not guilty of manslaughter by a Czech court today (March 5). Metalheads worldwide are exhaling a long sigh of relief at the moment, and some of rock and metal's biggest names have offered their congratulations to Blythe for standing his ground and proving his innocence once and for all.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Returns to U.S. After Visiting Czech Prison Where He Was Detained

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:20:02 +0000

Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe has returned to the United States after the remainder of his Czech manslaughter trial was delayed last week to accommodate sick witness, among other reasons. Although the controversial trial must be harrowing for the metal frontman, Blythe remains positive and levelheaded about the situation, posting beautiful pictures of Prague along with detailed descriptions of the dichotomy Blythe has experienced during his time in the city.

Randy Blythe Trial, Day 4: Witness Testifies in Favor of Lamb of God Frontman

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:17:31 +0000

As reported, it was announced yesterday (Feb. 6) that Randy Blythe's manslaughter trial in the Czech Republic would be adjourned until March 4 to accommodate a witness who is currently ill. However, it was also revealed that there would be one more witness set to testify today (Feb. 7) before the one-month break. During a session that only lasted 45 minutes, the latest witness spoke in defense of the Lamb of God frontman.

Randy Blythe Addresses News Reports About Trial: 'Many Things Are Incorrect'

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:01:25 +0000

Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe, who is in the midst of his trial on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic, has written an open letter to his fans on his Instagram page. The metal vocalist says many of the media reports on the trial are incorrect, due in large part to the difficult translation of the original reports from Czech into English.

Did Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Cause a Fan's Death? I Don't Think So – Let's Go to the Video!

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:37:01 +0000

So earlier today I was having a conversation about our websites, and someone asked me about the whole Lamb of God/Randy Blythe arrest story that's been not making news around the US. It really should be a bigger story, but since it's a metal band, no one gives it any consideration.

This is what seems to be going on:

Randy Blythe Trial, Day 2: Deceased Concertgoer's Friends Testify Against Lamb of God Frontman

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:16:16 +0000

As Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe's Czech manslaughter trial remains in session, local media continues to cover the case's developments from inside the courtroom. As we reported, Blythe began his trial yesterday (Feb. 4), claiming his innocence, and now there are new details to share from Day 2 of the trial.

Lamb of God Vocalist Randy Blythe's Manslaughter Trial Begins in Czech Republic

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:48:59 +0000

Randy Blythe has traveled back to the Czech Republic, where his trial on manslaughter charges began today (Feb. 4). Before entering the courtroom, the Lamb of God vocalist posted a photo of himself with a new short haircut and dressed in a suit and tie (seen to the left), with a message to his fans:

Fan-Generated Randy Blythe Online Petition Receives U.S. Department of State Response

Chad Childers — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:02:29 +0000

The U.S. government may not have been forthcoming with information to Randy Blythe before the Lamb of God singer traveled to the Czech Republic and found himself serving a jail stint over the summer, but they're definitely keeping an eye on his alleged manslaughter case now.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe to Learn if He'll Stand Trial for Criminal Charges by November's End

Chad Childers — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:15:50 +0000

Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe will learn in the coming weeks whether or not he’ll have to stand trial on criminal charges in the Czech Republic, as the case file has been sent to the prosecutor for review. Czech news site iDNES.cz reports that police have completed their investigation into the alleged manslaughter case and recommended [...]

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Glad Randy Blythe Is Free and That Lamb of God Are Playing Knotfest

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:14:15 +0000

The music community is definitely happy to have Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe back in the U.S. after his recent jailing in the Czech Republic. The homecoming welcomes have been flowing in ever since, and Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor is one of the happiest rockers to see the singer back at home.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Issues Official Statement on Czech Imprisonment

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:41:13 +0000

On Thursday, Aug. 2, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was released from a Czech prison after being incarcerated for five weeks on charges of manslaughter stemming from a 2010 incident. Blythe was accused of contributing to the death of a 19-year-old fan who was allegedly tossed from the stage at a Lamb of God concert.

Lamb of God Vocalist Randy Blythe Released From Czech Jail, Returns Home to United States

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:23:18 +0000

After more than a month of incarceration, Randy Blythe was released from a Czech prison on Thursday (Aug. 2), according to the Czech news site Blesk.cz. The Lamb of God frontman is reported to have boarded a flight at 1PM Czech time today (Aug. 3), and is expected to arrive in New York this afternoon.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Still in Jail – Bail Has Now Been Doubled!

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:59:25 +0000

A few weeks ago, Randy Blythe and Lamb of God were arriving in the Czech Republic to perform a show, and basically a SWAT team was at the airport awaiting them. They proceeded to arrest the vocalist and lock him away for the manslaughter of a fan from a previous show. To make matters worse, once bail was set, and the band sent in the money, they refused to release him and denied him the release!

What's going on now? They want more money!

Lamb of God Launch Official Donation Page for Randy Blythe Legal Fund

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:25:30 +0000

As Randy Blythe‘s legal fees begin to add up as he remains incarcerated in a Prague, Czech Republic, prison, Lamb of God have set up an online destination for donations to Blythe’s legal fund.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe and GWAR to Possibly Record Late Cory Smoot Solo Tracks

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:46:22 +0000

During an interview from 2012′s Australia Soundwave Festival, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe said he may lend his vocal talents on some solo tunes written by late GWAR axeman Cory Smoot (also known as Flattus Maximus).

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Drops Another Pipebomb on Internet Censorship

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:08:14 +0000

Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is one of the most opinionated and thought-provoking figures in modern metal. With the entire world talking about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), people everywhere are finally catching up to what Blythe has been talking about for some time.

Lamb of God Singer Randy Blythe Launches Campaign for U.S. President

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:09:01 +0000

Our favorite politically informed and opinionated singer these days is Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe. He recently spouted off about the state of digital music. Now, on his Randonesia Tumblr blog, the singer posted a manifesto offering to run for the highest elected office in our nation, which is that of President of the United States.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe: Lars Ulrich Was Right To Go After Napster

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:53:03 +0000

If there ever was a time when 140 character nature of tweets were a hindrance, it’s now. Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe used his Twitter feed to speak his mind quite vociferously and at great length about SOPA, which is the Stop Online Piracy Act. He made a lot of valid points and we give him credit for not getting frustrated at Twitter character limits to keep going! Because like a mad ‘n’ metallic Energizer bunny, that’s just what he did!