LAMB OF GOD

According to ITV News, a Czech court has acquitted the frontman of US heavy metal band LAMB OF GOD, Randy Blythe, of charges he caused the death of a fan at a concert in Prague three years ago.

The prosecution had accused Blythe, 42, of causing the death of the 19-year old fan by pushing him off the stage at a 2010 concert.

If found guilty of manslaughter, Blythe faced up to ten years in prison. Daniel Nosek’s family was also demanding the equivalent of over $500,000 in damages.

The State Attorney immediately announced his intention to appeal the verdict; he has eight days to put this in writing.

Randy Blythe: “I Am A Free Man. Please Remember The Family Of Daniel Nosek In This Difficult Time”

Randy posted the following via Instagram: “I have been found not guilty & acquitted of all charges against me. I am a free man. This photo (shown below) was taken by my friend @aceyslade- it says it all. Please remember the family of Daniel Nosek in your thoughts & prayers in this difficult time. I only wish for them peace. Thank you for your support- Randy”

Randy has been acquitted of charges that he caused the death of a young fan in Prague in 2010.

WTVR.com are reporting that LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe will return to the US this week after it was announced in court that his trial on manslaughter charges in the death of a fan, Daniel Nosek, at a Prague concert over two years ago, would be delayed. Nosek’s parents are demanding compensation of 10 million Czech Koruna (approximately $530,000).

Blythe’s defense team asked for the delay because a key witness was sick, according to Prague Post reporter Jonathan Crane who is helping cover the trial for WTVR.com. The defense team wanted that witness to testify in person. Another witness is scheduled to testify Thursday, after which the trial will be postponed until March 4th, Crane said.

Blythe will be allowed to return to the US until his trial resumes. He indicated in court that he would definitely return to Prague next month, Crane said.

Blythe was held in custody in the Czech Republic after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by Czech police at the Prague airport on Wednesday, June 27th. It is alleged that during a May 24th, 2010 Lamb Of God concert, Blythe pushed the 19-year-old fan, who had climbed onstage, back into the audience. The fan lapsed into a coma and died of bleeding in the brain fourteen days later.

More of WTVR.com’s coverage of the Randy Blythe trial can be found at this location.

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Lamb of God

As news breaks of Randy Blythe’s indictment on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic, manager Larry Mazer responds with the following statement:

“After a three month investigation, the prosecutor in the Czech Republic has decided to move forward with an indictment of Randy Blythe on the charge of manslaughter with intent to cause bodily harm. Obviously, we intend to fight vigorously against these charges as we feel that in no way did Randy intend to cause bodily harm on the young fan who subsequently died from injuries sustained at the show.  As he has stated previously, Randy intends to go to Prague to defend himself at trial.

While it is a tragedy that a Lamb of God fan died following a performance by the group, in no way do I feel that Randy did anything improper that led to the young man’s injuries and subsequent death.  The price of a ticket to a show does not entitle audience members access to a band’s stage.  In the years since the murder on stage of Dimebag Darrell Abbott, performers of all genres have had to become more guarded while performing in response to the dangers presented by fans trying to become part of the performance.  We believe that Randy responded professionally to the numerous amount of fans rushing the stage that day, a number of them captured on videos that have been posted on the internet. We have testimony from the venue operator that acknowledges lax security and an improper barricade being used that evening. Numerous testimonies from fans also were contradictory as to the actions of the multiple fans that tried to access the stage.

At this point, all that the band, myself, and our lawyers can do is to present a defense and try to convince the panel of judges who will hear the case that Randy is innocent of all charges and that his name and reputation need to be cleared and that he be permitted to carry on with his life and career always mindful that a fan passed away after a Lamb of God performance.

Currently on tour in the United States supporting their latest album Resolution, LAMB OF GOD is pleased to partner with AXS TV for a live broadcast of their Philadelphia show on November 24^th from the Electric Factory.  Traveling with a full multimedia production, the band chose Philadelphia, site of the platinum DVD Killadelphia, knowing that it would be a wild night of metal.  The broadcast will run from 10 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. ET.  For more information on AXS TV and on the Lamb of God broadcast go to www.facebook.com/AXSTVConcerts or follow @AXSTV on Twitter.

As part of the promotion for the broadcast, LAMB OF GOD has given AXS TV a signed Willie Adler ESP guitar for a giveaway.  Here is the Facebook link to sign up for that promotion: http://bddy.me/P8hF53 

Check out LAMB OF GOD’s exclusive announcement about the LIVE concert event on AXS TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3J69UAQu4M&feature=youtu.be.

The Resolution U.S. tour continues until December 16^th with In Flames and Sylosis on all dates.  Hatebreed will appear until November 19^th and then HELLYEAH will appear through December 16^th.  Dates are below.

LAMB OF GOD Tour Dates:

7-Nov / St. Louis, MO / Pageant / Buy St. Louis Tickets Here

8-Nov / Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room / Buy Indianapolis Tickets Here

9-Nov / Milwaukee, WI / Eagles Ballroom / Buy Milwaukee Tickets Here

10-Nov / St. Paul, MN / Myth / Buy St. Paul Tickets Here

12-Nov / Louisville, KY / Expo Five / Buy Louisville Tickets Here

14-Nov / Stroudsburg, PA / Sherman Theater / Buy Stroudsburg Tickets Here

15-Nov / Glens Falls, NY / Glens Falls Civic Center / Buy Glens Falls Tickets Here

16-Nov / New York, NY / Roseland Ballroom / Buy NYC Tickets Here

17-Nov / Silver Spring, MD / Fillmore / Buy Silver Spring Tickets Here

19-Nov / Orlando, FL / House of Blues/ Buy Orlando Tickets Here

20-Nov /Atlanta, GA / Tabernacle / Buy Atlanta Tickets Here

21-Nov / Charlotte, NC / Fillmore / Buy Charlotte Tickets Here

23-Nov / Wallingford, CT / Oakdale Theater / Buy Wallingford Tickets Here

24-Nov / Philadelphia, PA / Electric Factory / Buy Philadelphia Tickets Here

25-Nov / Boston, MA / House of Blues / Buy Boston Tickets Here

26-Nov / Niagara Falls, NY / Rapids Theater / Buy Niagara Falls Tickets Here

27-Nov / Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE / Buy Pittsburgh Tickets Here

28-Nov / Richmond, VA / The National / Buy Richmond Tickets Here

30-Nov / Chicago, IL / Congress Ballroom / Buy Chicago Tickets Here

1-Dec / Detroit, MI  / Fillmore / Buy Detroit Tickets Here

2-Dec / Columbus, OH / LC Pavilion / Buy Columbus Tickets Here (Cannibal Corpse replacing HELLYEAH)

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

12-Dec / Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues (Rescheduled from 11/1 show) – Tickets purchased for original performance will be honored

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield /          Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo /          Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Lamb of God

After a successful reunion with singer Randy Blythe at the two Knotfest shows in mid-August, LAMB OF GOD is pleased to announce a 38-date fall U.S tour starting October 30th in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining LAMB OF GOD as direct support for the entire tour is In Flames. Hatebreed will be joining the package from October 30th until November 19th at which point HELLYEAH will replace them for the remainder of the shows. British band Sylosis will open all dates. Due to Randy Blythe’s continuing legal situation, the band will not be able to perform in Canada on this tour but look forward to doing an entire Canadian run in the near future.

The tour will be the first U.S tour in support of the band’s CD, Resolution, which debuted at #3 upon its release in January, and will be the last tour dates of 2012. Tickets for the tour will begin to go on sale the weekend of September 21st.

Below are the dates for the tour:

Tue/Oct-30 Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theater

Wed/Oct-31 Los Angeles, CA @ TBA

Thu/Nov-01 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

Sat/Nov-03 Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Pavilion

Sun/Nov-04 San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden

Mon/Nov-05 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

Wed/Nov-07 St. Louis, MO @ Pageant

Thu/Nov-08 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room

Fri/Nov-09 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom

Sat/Nov-10 St. Paul, MN @ Myth

Mon/Nov-12 Louisville, KY @ Expo Five

Wed/Nov-14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

Thu/Nov-15 TBA

Fri/Nov-16 New York, NY @ Roseland

Sat/Nov-17 Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore

Mon/Nov-19 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

Tue/Nov-20 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

Wed/Nov-21 Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore

Fri/Nov-23 Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theater

Sat/Nov-24 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory

Sun/Nov-25 Boston, MA @ House of Blues

Mon/Nov-26 Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theater

Tue/Nov-27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

Wed/Nov-28 Richmond, VA @ The National

Fri/Nov-30 Chicago, IL @ Congress Ballroom

Sat/Dec-01 Detroit, MI @ State Theater

Sun/Dec-02 Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion (no HELLYEAH)

Mon/Dec-03 Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room

Tue/Dec-04 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

Thu/Dec-06 Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center

Fri/Dec-07 Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom

Sat/Dec-08 Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater

Mon/Dec-10 Denver, CO @ Fillmore

Tue/Dec-11 Farmington, NM @ McGhee Park

Thu/Dec-13 San Francisco, CA @ Warfield

Fri/Dec-14 Medford, OR @ Medford Armory

Sat/Dec-15 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

Sun/Dec-16 Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

Lamb of God

MACHINE HEAD’s Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel, MEGADETH’s David Ellefson, Slash, and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Also Contribute

While LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe is back home in America after five weeks in prison in the Czech Republic, his legal problems are far from over.  Manslaughter charges are still hanging over Blythe and at some point over the next few months he will have to return to Prague and stand trial.  Faced with continuing massive legal bills, LAMB OF GOD has decided to create an eBay auction of equipment and memorabilia to raise money for Randy’s legal bills. All equipment was either used on tour or in the recording studio or in a video.  The auction features items provided by all five members of LAMB OF GOD.

In addition, a number of musicians have offered equipment to be used in the auction.  Guitars have been donated by Machine Head’s Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel as well as Slash and Five Finger Death Punch. Megadeth’s David Ellefson and Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael have each contributed a bass and the members of Five Finger Death Punch also have contributed a signed skateboard.

Justice Now, the site set up for donations, will remain open for those wishing to donate to Randy’s defense fund.  The band appreciates all of the support Randy has received since his arrest on June 28^th and is thankful for all of the donations that have been made in these tough economic times.  As stated before, without the fans, there is no LAMB OF GOD.

Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Copenhell Festival

Refshaleoen

Copenhagen

Denmark

15-16/6 – 2012

Live pictures and reviewed by: Anders Sandvall

Guest contributor: Ulrika Henriksson

Here comes a review of the great Copenhell festival that took place during two slightly rainy days in the middle of June. Acts that performed included Slayer, Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Immortal, Saxon, Gojira etc.. Lets take a closer look at what the festival had to bring…..

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LAMB OF GOD

Greetings. This is D. Randall Blythe, checking in from my beloved hometown of Richmond, VA, United States of America. I was recently released on bail from Pankrác Prison in Prague, Czech Republic, after over a month of incarceration. Now that I am out for the moment, I would like to say a few things.

1. While in prison, I had minimal knowledge of how my case was viewed anywhere but the Czech Republic. I was told by my attorney that I had a lot support from peers in the music industry, my hometown, fans, and of course my family. I cannot express how emotional it made me upon my release to read about even a fraction of the voices that were raised on my behalf. From legends in my music community, to fans across the world, and even people who were previously unaware of my existence but sympathized with my plight- I am truly humbled. I cannot thank you enough for your thoughts and prayers. I would especially like to thank the people of Richmond, VA, for standing by me. In the 48 hours I have been home, many people I have never met before have stopped me on the street, waved and smiled as I passed by, or said hello in a restaurant. All have said “We are glad you are home, Randy”. You all make me proud and grateful that I call Richmond home.

2. I would like state that I suffered no abuse, from either authorities or inmates, during my incarceration in Pankrác. I received no special treatment, and was in general population with everyone else- make no mistake, it was prison, not some celebrity rehab tv show. But I was treated fairly by the guards and kindly by my fellow inmates. People are dying of starvation all over the world. Men and women are losing their lives daily in the Middle East and other war torn regions. I had food, clothes, shelter, and no one was trying to kill me. I cannot complain over a short stay in prison while many people elsewhere fight to survive on a daily basis.

3. If it is deemed necessary for me to do so, I WILL return to Prague to stand trial. While I maintain my innocence 100%, and will do so steadfastly, I will NOT hide in the United States, safe from extradition and possible prosecution. As I write this, the family of a fan of my band suffers through the indescribably tragic loss of their child. They have to deal with constantly varying media reports about the circumstances surrounding his death. I am charged with maliciously causing severe bodily harm to this young man, resulting in his death. While I consider the charge leveled against me ludicrous and without qualification, my opinion makes no difference in this matter. The charge exists, and for the family of this young man, questions remain. The worst possible pain remains. It is fairly common knowledge amongst fans of my band that I once lost a child as well. I, unfortunately, am intimately familiar with what their pain is like. Therefore, I know all too well that in their time of grief, this family needs and deserves some real answers, not a media explosion followed by the accused killer of their son hiding like a coward thousands of miles away while they suffer. I am a man. I was raised to face my problems head on, not run from them like a petulant child. I hope that justice is done, and the family of Daniel N. will receive the closure they undoubtably need to facilitate healing. I feel VERY STRONGLY that as an adult, it would be both irresponsible and immoral for me not to return to Prague if I am summoned. This is not about bail money. This is about a young man who lost his life. I will act with honor, and I will fight to clear my good name in this matter. Thank you for reading this, and I wish you all peace.

After five weeks in a prison in Prague in the Czech Republic, Randy Blythe has been released on bail and is returning to the United States.  Although LAMB OF GOD has cancelled their summer co-headline tour with Dethklok, the band has agreed to play the KNOTFEST shows on August 17^th in Council Bluffs, Iowa and August 18^th in Somerset, Wisconsin.

The band is currently targeting October 26^th as the start date for a U.S tour.  Dates and cities will be released as soon as possible.  Randy will be making a public statement discussing his time in Prague and thanking fans worldwide for their support in the next week.

LAMB OF GOD

Despite its reputation for a tricky commute and arguably eyesore appearance (don’t confuse familiarity with satisfaction, fellow Londoners), the O2 Arena is a fantastic venue space for the Golden Gods and ample notice that metal is still as healthy as it ever was, showing no signs of bowing to austerity measures.

What would we do without this yearly event? 

Well, for a start we’d probably have healthier livers and better hearing in our later years, however many would also be deprived of their chance to postpone their Download hangovers or simply be given a reason to wash off this year’s festival mud and watch some of the scene’s glitterati forget about their day jobs for an evening.  Metal Hammer Magazine’s annual schmoozefest is upon us, and with it a dazzling array of leather, lip gloss & limp fringes.

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ADULT SWIM STATEMENT REGARDING UPCOMING TOUR:

In light of circumstances beyond our control, the upcoming Dethklok and Lamb of God with Gojira summer tour has been canceled. Refunds will be available to customers who already purchased tickets through their point of purchase. We thank Dethklok fans for their continued support and look forward to releasing information about the band’s upcoming third album and a planned fall tour in the coming weeks.

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LAMB OF GOD STATEMENT REGARDING UPCOMING TOUR:

Due to the continued incarceration of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band’s co-headline tour with Dethklok scheduled to begin August 1st in Seattle is being cancelled.  The band regrets the decision but the uncertainty of Randy’s release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour.  Upon Randy’s release, it is the band’s intention to rebook a tour in the fall and at this time the band fully intends to participate in the Mayhem Cruise in December.

LAMB OF GOD wishes to thank Dethklok, Adult Swim and Gojira for their support and patience as well as all of the promoters who had dates on the tour.  Last but certainly not least, the band thanks all of the fans who bought tickets for the tour and who have been supportive of Randy and the band over the last month that Randy has been held in Prague.  Without the fans, there is no LAMB OF GOD.

LAMB OF GOD

WTVR.com’s Alix Bryan reports:

More than two weeks have passed since LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe was arrested in the Czech Republic on manslaughter charges.The case, involving a four-time Grammy nominated band, has become high profile for numerous reasons, especially as questions go unanswered and Blythe remains jailed despite putting up almost $200,000 US dollars in bail.

On Wednesday, on Facebook, the US Embassy released a very brief, non-committal statement regarding Blythe: “The US Embassy provides standard consular services to American citizens in need of assistance. We cannot discuss specific cases due to privacy concerns.”

Today CBS 6 reached out to several contacts; a Prague reporter who has been covering the case since the beginning, the US State Department, the manager for Lamb Of God, the Czech defense attorney, the US Embassy in the Czech Republic, and the US defense attorney that represents Lamb of God.

We had little luck with any Czech contacts—due to time zones and language barriers. We have left messages with both the Czech defense lawyer and the US defense attorney who will remain overseas until Saturday. No confirmation yet if that means Blythe could be released by then. Blythe’s wife is also in the Czech Republic with the attorney.

Noel Clay, spokesperson with the US Department of State, could not answer the specific question, “Were US authorities contacted by Czech police?” The question looms in the air as to how the band never knew that a fan had died and that the death was under investigation, with the band as suspects.

Czech police have said, at least to the Czech tabloid, Blesk.cz, that they contacted US police about 18 months after the 2010 incident at Prague’s Club Abaton. According to Jonathan Crane, with the Prague Post, police confirmed they started investigating the death in 2010.

Read more and see more video footage at this location.

LAMB OF GOD

First of all, thanks to everyone who has reached out in support of Randy and each of us in this terrible situation. It’s noted and very much appreciated.

We have been keeping our heads down and not speaking out due to the fluid nature of the situation and the constantly changing information that even we receive daily.

Within an hour things can do endless 180’s. It’s maddening to try and make heads or tails.

We’re taking the time to speak to you as it has been a significant period of time since this situation began and while nothing is immediately clear to any of us, we are not trying to keep anyone in the dark.

We have reached out and are making use of the resources we have acquired to help our brother who is still detained in Czech jail.

In the two years since, we were never notified of anything related to this incident.

Randy is our brother and we assure you, we are all staying very positive for him, working endlessly behind the scenes to provide any and all assistance possible.

The best we can do is to stay positive and continue to support our friend that we know is innocent.

We know that justice will prevail and we will continue to do our part to support our friend.

- LAMB OF GOD

Link to Donate to Randy’s Legal Fund:
http://www.facebook.com/lambofgod/app_190322544333196