I don't really know Randy, but this statement is entirely in keeping with what I've seen and heard out of him over the years. Sharing it here because it epitomizes what I used to think all Americans were like, and unfortunately, rarely see examples of in the media.
http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/08/06/official-statement-from-randy-blythe/ If you're unfamiliar with the story - Randy's band Lamb of God was performing, and a fan jumped up onstage. A security guard rushed forward to push him offstage and away from Randy, who also had his left hand on him - his right hand was holding the mic. This type of thing happens all the time at their shows, since they're a metal band and most of their fans make mosh pits in front of the stages. The guy was not caught when he fell into the crowd, and died from injuries in the fall. Randy did not know that he was accused of maliciously killing this man until he arrived to perform there again as part of their tour. He was arrested and spent a month in jail while refused bail, was not allowed access to communicate, and has just arrived home on bail. Videos of the incident are all over the net. Here's one angle, slowed and repeated. Randy's a loose-boned, lanky fellow a few years younger than I, who was most likely drunk and high at the time. I don't mean to slander him; they were in the middle of a tour, playing a town where they always have a huge, enthusiastic crowd. In fact, I can't imagine him willfully hurting anyone, but that's just my impression. Here's the first interview he did on release. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLmOhMokzNE -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "StrataList-OT" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/stratalist-ot?hl=en.
