LAMB OF GOD Singer Randy Blythe Arrested For Manslaughter

by: Mike - 2012-06-30 00:05:42

AOL's Noisecreep has reported that Randy Blythe singer for the Metal band Lamb Of God has been arrested in Prague and accused of manslaughter, his publicist has also issued an update.

Lamb of God Singer Randy Blythe Arrested in Prague, Accused of Manslaughter
Posted on Jun 29th 2012 8:45AM by Amy Sciarretto


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News broke last night (June 28) that Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe was arrested in Prague and now stands accused of manslaughter. UPDATE from the Band's Publicist

Metal Sucks has translated a Czech Republic news story, reporting that the singer's arrest stemmed from an onstage altercation from May of 2010. A fan reportedly leapt on the stage during the band's May 24 show in Prague and engaged in a physical altercation with Blythe. The fan ultimately died as a result of the injuries he sustained, which lead to Blythe being arrested and charged two years later.

The band canceled its performance at the Rock Café in Prague last night. Though Lamb of God's channels have been quiet, they sent out a single tweet "#FreeRandyBlythe" just last evening.

Maria Ferrero, a spokesperson for the band, tells The Examiner that Randy has been "wrongly accused." Lawyers are dealing with the situation and his team expects that he will be "fully exonerated."

We'll update you as more information becomes available

Lamb of God, Randy Blythe Arrest: Band Publicist Releases Update
Posted on Jun 29th 2012 11:20AM by Carlos Ramirez


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Earlier today, Noisecreep reported on the arrest of Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe on manslaughter charges in Prague, Czech Republic. The arrest stemmed from an onstage altercation that happened in May of 2010 when a fan reportedly leapt on the stage during the band's May 24 show in Prague and engaged in a physical scuffle with Blythe. The fan ultimately died as a result of the injuries he sustained, which lead to Blythe being arrested and charged two years later.

Adrenaline PR's Maria Ferrero, Lamb of God's publicist, has issued the following update on the arrest:
"Lamb of God management will be issuing an official statement on Monday regarding the charges made against singer Randy Blythe. As no formal charges have yet been made and the case is only in the investigation stages, it would be premature to make an official statement filled with false truths or innuendos.
Having said that, management wished to address today one false piece of information that has been included in many of the news stories released so far. Under no circumstances was there a fight of any kind involved. This incident deals with a fan that three times during the concert jumped the barricade and rushed Randy during the performance. It is alleged that the third time, security was not able to reach him and that Randy pushed him back into the audience where supposedly he fell and hit his head.
Again, until the investigation is concluded this weekend, nothing more will be released, but clarity and the facts needed to be addressed on this one reported point which is totally inaccurate."

Stay tuned to Noisecreep for more updates on the story.

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