Lamb of God Singer to Remain in Prison for Another 10 Days
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Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been told by a Czech judge that he must remain in jail for at least another 10 days.
Blythe was arrested last week on manslaughter charges stemming from an incident that took place May 24, 2010, at Prague's Club Abaton, in which a fan was allegedly pushed from the stage, later dying from the resultant injuries.
There are conflicting reports at over whether or not Blythe has paid the 4 million Czech crown ($200,000 U.S.) bail, but it looks like he will remain jailed for the next 10 days regardless.
A local report suggests Blythe will have to remain in the Czech Republic until he answers the charges against him.
Gwar frontman Oderus Urungus, a fellow Virginia native, has expressed concern over Blythe's fate, saying he is "alarmed by the lack of outrage in the entertainment community," adding, "If this was a pop artist, the media would be all over this."
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rawkbass
July 03, 2012 at 12:40pm
As someone who was fortunate enough to travel internationally playing music, one has to appreciate and respect the fact that you are in a foreign country, are subject to its laws and are at the mercy of its authorities. One cannot simply assume the same rights and process you enjoy at home.
However, I agree, the safety of the band is also at issue here. The fan, I'm assuming, was not invited on stage and upon buying a ticket, was probably in violation some kind of rule or agreement (fine print) by forcing his way through security. That fan put himself in that position, and most of us on this site would agree, he should bare the blame for his fatal injury.
In the end, I think Randy will be fine. They will throw enough $$$ at this to make it go away. Just like wealthy people in the United States who ACTUALLY commit manslaughter do.
mklotz
July 03, 2012 at 4:37pm
Well said top to bottom, amount of time that has past, I believe someone is looking for money.
rawkbass
July 03, 2012 at 11:31pm
Thanks!!!
Unfortunately, this could end up being a real financial burden on Mr. Blythe, his band and perhaps even their management. While LoG is a very successful band for their genre, they aren't exactly rolling in U2 or Metallica money.
Oh well. At the very least they should get some good material out of all this BS.
metalriffs
July 03, 2012 at 12:05pm
Stage crashers need to be thrown out of and banned from the venues they do this in-- one strike and they're out. If someone is invited up on stage, fine, but to crash the stage is making trouble. Too bad the guy died but if he had stayed on the floor where he belonged he'd probably still be alive.
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