ENSLAVED Get Hit By Bad Weather & Won't Be Performing Tonight In Toronto, CA!

Enslaved express their sincere apologies to everyone in Toronto, Canada who was looking forward to their show today (February 19). Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page regarding tonight's show:

"We simply can't believe it; we're trapped in a blizzard at the US/CAN border near Winnipeg. We've been here for a full day now-meaning there is no chance of making tomorrow's show (Feb. 19th) at The Opera House in Toronto; even if the weather should turn around dramatically during the next few hours. We're completely devastated as we sit on the bus waiting it out. We can't believe we'll miss what was for sure going to be one of the very highlights of this tour."

– Ivar.


It was recently announced that the band have been nominated for the 2012 Spellemann Award in the category “Best Metal Album” with their most recent release, 'RIITIIR'. This prestigious music award is the Norwegian equivalent to the American Grammy. Ceremonies will take place at the Stavanger Concert Hall in Oslo on Saturday, March 23rd and will be broadcast live on NRK 1. The band offered the following statement:

“By the hammer, saw, and grinder of Thor! What an incredibly pleasant surprise to be getting on the road, being nominated for Spellemannsprisen (Norwegian Grammy)! Having that many people interested & versed in music liking our album is simply overwhelming. We’ll miss the party, but feel confident that others will take care of the scandalous behavior. Thank you jury, this means a lot to us no matter the outcome of the ‘final’!”

This is the seventh time ENSLAVED have received a Spellemann Award nomination. They have won four consecutive times in a row for their previous four studio albums:

·         2010: Axioma Ethica Odini - WINNER
·         2008: Vertebrae - WINNER
·         2006: Ruun - WINNER
·         2004: Isa - WINNER
·         2003: Below The Lights - Nominated
·         2000: Mardraum – Nominated

ENSLAVED’s 'RIITIIR' debuted at #8 on the American Billboard Heatseekers (New Artists) chart in October of last year and appeared on numerous “Best Albums of 2012” lists around the world.

Recorded in Bergen, Norway at Duper Studios, Earshot Studios, Solslottet Studios, and Peersonal Sound, the album was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden. The team of producers includes Ivar Bjørnson, Grutle Kjellson, Herbrand Larsen, and Iver Sandøy. Artwork is once again by talented Norwegian artist Truls Espedal. Total running time is 67 minutes.

'RIITIIR; is available on iTunes at the special pre-order pricing of $8.99 for all U.S. residents (special pricing also extends through the week of release). Visit iTunes to preview 90 seconds of every single thought-altering NEW song.

Remaining dates on ENSLAVED’s “Winter Rite 2013” tour – with Pallbearer, Royal Thunder, and Ancient VVisdom opening – are:

02/19/13  The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
02/20/13  Les Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC – CANADA
02/21/13  The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
02/22/13  Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY

Related links:
ENSLAVED
ENSLAVED on Facebook
ENSLAVED on YouTube
ENSLAVED on Twitter

MADBALL Forced To Cancel Rhode Island Concert!

New York Hardcore legends MADBALL have been forced to cancel their concert in Rhode Island due to the blizzard that is scheduled to arrive this Friday (February 8) morning. The concert was scheduled to take place on Friday night at Firehouse 13 in Providence, Rhode Island. Here is what the bands bassist Hoya Roc just posted on his Facebook page regarding the cancellation of the concert:

"Rhode island Show tomorrow cancelled !!!! Day off in long island ... Fuck you snow !!!"


MADBALL's upcoming concerts:
2-8-13 - Firehouse 13, Providence, RI
2-9-13 - The Championship Bar, Trenton, NJ
2-10-13 - The Chance, Eat Your Heart Out Fest, Poughkeepsie, NY

Facts about this storm:

- Blizzard Warning in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.
- The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.

• Locations: New York City, Southern Westchester County, and coastal portions of Northeast New Jersey.
• Hazard types: Heavy snow and strong winds.
• Accumulations: snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches, with localized higher amounts within developing snow bands.
• Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
• Temperatures: falling into the 20s by Friday evening.
• Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
• Timing: The strongest winds and heaviest snow will occur Friday evening into Saturday morning.
• Impacts: Heavy snow and winds will make for dangerous driving conditions with visibilities near zero in White-out conditions. In addition, some tree limbs will be downed, causing scattered power outages.

Related links:
Madball on Facebook
Madball on MySpace

MOTÖRHEAD Forced To Cancel Kempten Concert Due To LEMMY's Health - Details Available!

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This just in: legendary British rockers MOTÖRHEAD were forced to cancel tonight's (Tuesday, December 11) concert in Kempten, Germany. The reason? The band's iconic frontman "Lemmy" Kilmister caught the flu.

As previously reported, MOTÖRHEAD have announced that they will be entering the studio in January with longtime producer Cameron Webb to begin recording their next studio album for a mid-2013 release. "We'll go into the rehearsal room about a month before the album and just bang stuff out," MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister tells Billboard.com.

In a recent interview with Artisan News, MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee stated about the band's plans for a new CD, "We have a lot of songs done already. It's not finished. We're gonna keep writing and we'll record it next year, and it will come out next year."

In other MOTÖRHEAD news, the band has unleashed 'The Wörld Is Ours - Vol 2 - Anyplace Crazy As Anywhere Else', the follow-up to 2011’s 'The Wörld Is Ours - Vol 1 - Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else'.

Related links:
Motorhead.udr-music.com
Motorhead's Official Page

MACHINE HEAD Announce Make Up Dates For A Few Shows Postponed By Sandy The Bitch!

Hurricane Sandy has affected thousands of people that live in the East Coast region of the United States. It has also affected many touring bands that were scheduled to perform live concerts within the region. One of those bands affected by that bitch Sandy, is MACHINE HEAD. Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page regarding this matter:

"Heads up Pennsylvanian Head Cases, today's show at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia has been rescheduled to December 11th. Virginian Head Cases should also note that the cancelled Norfolk date has been rescheduled for December 12th."

As previously reported, the band will release 'Machine Fucking Head Live' on November 13. It's Machine Head's second live effort; 'Hellalive' was released in 2003. Nine years have passed and Machine Head still slay and administer a "Bay Area Beatdown" in the live realm. Full details HERE!

To celebrate this special release, the band is giving their devoted fans a FREE legal download of a kick ass live version of their song "This Is The End" (courtesy of Noisecreep). Click HERE to download!

Related links:
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site

Machine Head vs Hurricane Sandy: Band Forced To Postpone Another Show + FREE Legal Download Of "This Is The End" Available!

 
Last week we announced that MACHINE HEAD were forced to cancel their concert on Friday (October 26) at the Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida, due to the storm caused by Hurricane Sandy. The band has now announced that their show tomorrow (October 30) has been postponed. Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page:

"Tuesday's show in Norfolk, VA has also been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. Look for a likely re-schedule in early December."

As previously reported, the band will release 'Machine Fucking Head Live' on November 13. It's Machine Head's second live effort; 'Hellalive' was released in 2003. Nine years have passed and Machine Head still slay and administer a "Bay Area Beatdown" in the live realm. Full details HERE!

To celebrate this special release, the band is giving their devoted fans a FREE legal download of a kick ass live version of their song "This Is The End" (courtesy of Noisecreep). Click HERE to download!

Related links:
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site

Hurricane Sandy Causes MACHINE HEAD Show Cancellation In Orlando, Florida!

According to the web master over at Roadrunner Records, MACHINE HEAD have been forced to cancel their concert tonight at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida, due to the storm caused by Hurricane Sandy (what a bitch!). The band has confirmed the news:

"Hey guys - due to Hurricane Sandy we're being forced to cancel tonight's show at Tinker Field in Orlando, FL. Apologies, and we'll post more details as they become available."

As previously reported, the band will release 'Machine Fucking Head Live' on November 13. It's Machine Head's second live effort; 'Hellalive' was released in 2003. Nine years have passed and Machine Head still slay and administer a "Bay Area Beatdown" in the live realm.

To celebrate this special release, Metal Hammer have launched Machine Fucking Head Metal Fucking Hammer Mondays, and have an exclusive video of the band performing classic track Imperium in Manchester! Watch it HERE!

Related links:
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site

TRIVIUM On Cancelled Show In Venezuela: "There are issues preventing us from legally entering the country"

Due to reasons beyond their control, TRIVIUM have been forced to cancel their September 16 concert at La Casa Del Artista in Caracas, Venezuela. The band has released the following statement:

"There are visa and other issues preventing us from legally entering the country and performing. We tried everything in our ability to avoid this result. However, it is unfortunately completely out of our control. We are absolutely gutted that we are being prevented from playing and we promise to make this up to our incredible and loyal Venezuelan fans on our next tour of South America. Our shows in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Mexico are 100% confirmed and will not be affected."

Upcoming TRIVIUM tour dates

Latin American Tour:

- Sep 07: Complexo do Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil
- Sep 08: Via Marques in Sao Paulo, Brazil    
- Sep 09: Music Hall in Curitiba, Brazil
- Sep 11: TEATRO FLORES     in Buenos Aires, Argentina    
- Sep 12: Teatro Teleton in Santiago, Chile    
- Sep 14: Teleferico in    Quito, Ecuador    
- Sep 15: Teatro Metro in Bogota, Colombia    
- Sep 16: La Casa Del Artista in Caracas, Venezuela      (CANCELLED)
- Sep 18: Jose Cuervo Salon in Granjas Mexico, Mexico

TRIVIUM European Tour with AS I LAY DYING, CALIBAN & UPON A BURNING BODY:

- October 15, 2012: Manchester, UK at Ritz
- October 16, 2012: Glasgow, UK at ABC
- October 17, 2012: Birmingham, UK at Institute
- October 19, 2012: Bristol, UK at Academy
- October 20, 2012: Norwich, UK at UEA
- October 21, 2012: London, UK at Shephards Bush Empire
- October 22, 2012: Brussels, Belgium at AB
- October 23, 2012: Paris, France at La Bataclan
- October 25, 2012: Tilburg, Netherlands at 013
- October 26, 2012: Herford, Germany at X
- October 27, 2012: Stuttgart, Germany at LKA
- October 28, 2012: Köln, Germany at Live Music Hall
- October 30, 2012: Malmo, Sweden at Kulturbolaget
- October 31, 2012: Stockholm, Sweden at Arenan
- November 2, 2012: Helsinki, FI at The Circus
- November 4, 2012: Oslo, Norway at Centrum Scene
- November 5, 2012: Gothenburg, Sweden at Tradgarn
- November 6, 2012: Copenhagen, Denmark at Vega
- November 7, 2012: Berlin, Germany at Huxleys
- November 8, 2012: Hamburg, Germany at Docks
- November 10, 2012: Chemnitz, Germany at Südbahnhof
- November 11, 2012: München, Germany at Backstage Werk
- November 12, 2012: Milan, Italy at Live Club
- November 13, 2012: Solothurn, Switzerland at Kofmehl
- November 14, 2012: Wien, Austria at Gasometer
- November 16, 2012: Barcelona, Spain at Appolo
- November 17, 2012: Bilbao, Spain at Santana 27
- November 18, 2012: Madrid, Spain at Riviera



Related links:
Trivium

Hospitalization Of GREEN DAY's Billy Joe Causes Show Cancellation In Italy; Band Might Not Be Able To Appear At The VMA's!

According to Artisan News, GREEN DAY's Billie Joe Armstrong has been hospitalized with an illness, origin unkonwn at press time, that cause the band's postponement of a concert in Bologna, Italy, and while Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool apologized via a video statement it's unknown whether Billie Joe will be healthy in time for Thursday's MTV Video Music Awards. Here is what Billie's bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool had to say about this unfortunate situation:

"We sincerely apologize to our fans, but unfortunately due to illness Billie Joe has been hospitalized, and we regretfully must cancel our performance in Bologna, Italy. We are beyond devastated and will make it up to you when we come back next summer.

"We're beyond upset," said drummer Tre Cool in a video posted belos. "We're as sad as you guys are. Billie is extremely upset about it."

Armstrong, 40, was "rushed to the hospital ... due to illness" on Saturday night, said bassist Mike Dirnt in the video.

The nature of the illness wasn't disclosed, but Dirnt said the "doctors didn't think it's a good idea" for Armstrong to play Sunday at a concert in Bologna. GREEN DAY's next scheduled show is Sept. 21 in Las Vegas. 

Related links:
GREEN DAY's Official Site

REFUSED & OFF's New York City Show Tonight Moved Into Another Venue - Details Available!

Due to an insane storm in the New York metropolitan area earlier today (July 18), the concert featuring Swedish punk rockers REFUSED and OFF has been moved to Europa Club in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Here is a statement from the band:

"Brooklyn, this is the best we can do. OFF! has secured Europa Club (98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn) for us to play tonight. First come, first serve. Doors 9pm, OFF! at 10pm and we will play until Fallon comes on!"

Hurry up! This show will sell out fast!

This is why the show was moved from Williamsburg Park to Europa Club!
REFUSED's upcoming tour dates HERE!

Related links:
REFUSED's Official Site
 

REFUSED & OFF: Apocalyptic Weather In New York City Forces Show Cancellation!

Swedish punk rockers REFUSED were scheduled to perform tonight at the Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn, New York, but due to an insane storm in the New York metropolitan area the show has been cancelled. Here is a statement from the band and the organizers:

"See below regarding show with OFF! tonight Williamsburg Park. We are still performing on The Jimmy Fallon Show at 12:35am EST

"Due to inclement weather, we are very sorry to inform the fans of Refused and OFF! that this evening’s performance has been cancelled. Because of the band’s tight scheduling, the show will not be rescheduled for Williamsburg Park. Refunds will be available at point of purchase."

REFUSED's upcoming tour dates HERE!

Related links:
REFUSED's Official Site

Local Band Plays With Fire = THE CONTORTIONIST & Jeff Loomis Are Forced To Cancel Tour Date In Lansing, MI

Wow, this is absolutely uncalled for! Specially if you are trying to "make it" in the music industry. According to "Heavy Blog... Is Heavy", a local band called King (not Kyng) got way out of line last night and as a result THE CONTORTIONIST's tour date in Lansing, MI was cancelled by the bands tour managed. To make matters even worse, the band was celebrating the release of their brand NEW album 'Intrinsic' (out now via eOne/Good Fight Music). The tour also features Jeff Loomis, 7 Horns 7 Eyes and Chimp Spanner.

Here’s a few accounts of what happened according to a few Facebook users (kept anonymous):

“So, these are the ASSUMPTIONS I’ve gathered from tonight’s show and what went down. There was an adjoining room where local bands were playing in between the nationals, and one of the bands who I won’t name was breathing fire, and pouring fuel on the floor and lighting shit on fire, so the smell got in the air ducts and the entire place reeked of lighter fluid. During the band’s set, people in the pit were getting unnecessarily violent and a few people ended up bloody. Even the owner of the venue was attacked. So, the tour manager felt it was no longer safe for the bands to be there so they packed up their shit. This is all word of mouth. The only thing I saw was bloody and angry people and all I could smell was lighter fluid so I walked outside. Now said band and the promo company is telling everyone on the event page that they are all faggots and pussies. Real nice. Don’t think I’ll ever go to a show there again…”

“Some band from Flint somehow ended up playing in between 7H7E (7 Eyes 7 Horns). They over-ran by like 30 minutes, and when the sound guy tried to unplug them, a bunch of dudes threatened to kick the shit out of him. Some guys got beaten up, there were baseball bats (apparently) and barbed wire. Some kind of “gang” thing. Fuckin sketchy as hell.”

“So thanks to King for beating the shit out if everybody and making The Contortionist and everybody leave. Go sell crack in Flint and stay out of Lansing. You ruined a night that was supposed to top them all…”

“Thanks a lot, King; you and your douchebag fans used pyrotechnics (the smell of kerosene was overwhelming) and your lust of fighting, which led to Loomis (Jeff Loomis) not being able to play.”

“Very unfortuante what went down in Lansing tonight, it was suppsoed to be a great show and a party to celebrate the new The Contortionist album release, instead we get a shitty local band named “KING” ruining it for everyone by doing pyros and starting bloody fights, the tour manager decided to cancel the whole show for security reasons :(“

Meanwhile, Chimp Spanner apologizes to all the fans like a sir:

"Just a quick message to all of you who traveled to Lansing to see us tonight – we’re absolutely gutted the show couldn’t happen. The safety of the bands, and you all, comes first. We will be at Blondies on August 5th, so if you can come (again) it’d be great to see you and have a belated beer or two with you all. Thanks for being so cool about it, and especially to those of you who still managed to walk away with a tee shirt or two. ♥ you guys!x"

King's apology:

"We apologize to everyone that didn’t get to see the acts after us. However the problems that any well to do security staff could have easily defused were minor ie. no serious injuries etc. and we’re confused why the whole show was stopped because of one incident. PEACE"


Related links:
The Contortionist on Facebook
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Facebook
Chimp Spanner on Facebook

SPINESHANK Cancels Tonight's Performance In Queens, NY - Statement Available!

SPINESHANK is currently on a headlining run in support of 'Anger Denial Acceptance', and will be on the road through August. A full list of dates is below.

This just in:
  
"….So we show up to Queens NY to play a show. This “venue” doesn’t have a stage or a PA system. Needless to say we will not be performing tonight. We apologize to all our NY area people that were planning on going. We love NY and will be back soon to play a proper show at a proper venue. Thanx for understanding."

The event was due to take place at The Hall Of Fame Music Gall.

Headlining Tour Dates (remaining dates):

07/12/12 - Manchester, NH @ Rockos
07/13/12 - Providence, RI @ The Ruins
07/14/12 - Baltimore, MD @ Recher Theatre
07/15/12 - Trenton, NJ @ Championship
07/18/12 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
07/19/12 -  Marietta, GA @ 120 Tavern and Music Hall
07/20/12 - Longwood, FL @ Shovel Heads
07/21/12 - Jacksonville, FL @ Brewsters Pit
07/22/12 - Satellite Beach, FL @ Sports Page
07/25/12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
07/27/12 - Harker Heights, TX @ Amis
08/01/12 - Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
08/02/12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rocky Point Cantina
08/03/12 - West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go

SPINESHANK's 'Anger Denial Acceptance' Tracklisting:

01. After The End
02. Nothing Left For Me
03. Anger Denial Acceptance
04. I Want You To Know
05. Murder Suicide
06. The Endless Disconnect
07. I Am Damage
08. Ploratio Morbus
09. Everything Everyone Everywhere Ends
10. The Reckoning
11. God Complex (Anger)
12. Motive Method Opportunity (Denial)
13. Exit Wounds (Acceptance)

Related links:

Spineshank on Facebook

Spineshank on Twitter

Century Media Records

Randy Blythe Is A FREE Man, But His Nightmare Is Not Over Yet!

After spending nearly four days in a Czech prison, LAMB OF GOD's frontman Randy Blythe is a free man! According to the Czech news site Blesk.cz, Blythe appeared in court around 10 AM today for a hearing in connection with the death of a fan more than two years ago.

Blythe, who was arrested Wednesday (June 27) at the Prague airport on manslaughter charges, was reportedly released on a 4 million Czech Koruna bail (approximately $200,000 — an amount which, according to the site, Randy claimed was the equivalent of his annual income). Since most banks are closed this weekend, Blythe will be allowed to pay off his bail on Monday (July 2). The singer, who did not speak at his hearing and was "timid as a lamb", was considered a flight risk by the judge.

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton — who, along with the rest of the band, is in Prague, tweeted a few hours ago, "Today just turned into a FANTASTIC day!!!"

Blythe, 41, who was represented by two lawyers in court, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occurred at LAMB OF GOD's May 24, 2010 show in Prague. The singer apparently either pushed or struck a 19-year-old fan named Daniel who had come on stage, and that person died 14 days later of bleeding in the brain.

According to WTVR-TV, another Czech online news site, Aktualne.cz, has published statements from a witness — a friend of the victim — who said the fan wasn't using drugs or alcohol and fell back directly on his head. The victim lapsed into a coma and died two weeks later.

The crime of which Blythe is being accused is punishable by up to ten years in prison, according to popular Czech news web site Novinky.cz. Here is a picture of Randy Blythe in court.

Here is what Willie Adler had to say about this unfortunate situation!
Read some of the comments from the Heavy Music community!
Click here to read a statement from the bands publicist.

Stay tuned for more information about this story.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

Randy Blythe Could Get Released Tomorrow - Czech Police Update!

As previously reported, Randy Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.

“For bodily injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”

Czech police spokeswoman Jana Rosslerova has told the Associated Press that that a court is set to rule tomorrow (Saturday, June 30) on whether to continue detaining LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in connection with the death of a fan more than two years ago.

According to Rosslerova, Blythe was arrested Wednesday, accused of causing bodily harm resulting in death.

LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell, reached today on his cell phone by Richmond Times-Dispatch, declined to comment.

"I'm not ready to talk about anything going on," he said.

More on this story here!
 Here is what Willie Adler had to say about this unfortunate situation!
Read some of the comments from the Heavy Music community!
Click here to read a statement from the bands publicist.

Stay tuned for more information about this story.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

The Heavy Music Community Comment On The Arrest Of Randy Blythe!

As previously reported by Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.

“For bodily injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”

Here are some of the responses from the Heavy Music community regarding Blythe's arrest:

David Draiman (DISTURBED): "MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO MY FRIEND RANDY BLYTHE FROM LAMB OF GOD @lambvox ?#freerandyblythe"

Paulo Gregoletto (TRIVIUM): "I hope Randy's situation can be resolved quickly and without him being detained anymore. Very shitty news to start the day!"

Dez Fafara (DEVILDRIVER): "Prayers and thoughts for Randy as I fall asleep tonight …..Enroute to Full Force Germany ?#HesAGoodMan? ?#SendPositiveThoughts"

Jeff Kendrick (DEVILDRIVER): "Randy Blythe needs to be released soon. Please keep him in your thoughts."

Oderus Urungus (GWAR): "All power out to Randy and our boys in LAMB OF GOD. They are our blood and we stand by them. This whole thing reeks of bullshit."

Mark Hunter (CHIMAIRA): "Best wishes to Randy and the LOG camp."

Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER): "Thoughts go out to my bro Randy from LOG… just hung w him a few days ago #FreeRandyBlythe"

Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL): "I don't believe for a split second that my brother Randy Blythe hurt ANYONE, especially on purpose. One of the most amazing persons I know. #FreeRandyBlythe Love you, brother. Feel sorry for that guy but I KNOW it WASN'T your fault."

Sebastian Bach: "Randy, hope u r ok.I have been sober this whole tour. 1st sober tour ever. U r an inspiration. Thx 4 your help @downloadfest #FreeRandyBlythe"

Brian Posehn: "Crazy news about Randy Blythe of LAMB OF GOD. Those guys are all really good dudes. I hope everything gets straightened out soon."

Rob Caggiano (ANTHRAX): WTF?? LAMB OF GOD Frontman Randy Blythe Arrested on Allegations of Manslaughter."

Slash: "#freerandyblythe"

More on this story here!
 Here is what Willie Adler had to say about this unfortunate situation!
Click here to read a statement from the bands publicist.

Stay tuned for more information about this story.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

LAMB OF GOD's Willie Adler Comments On The Arrest Of Randy Blythe!

As previously reported by Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.

“For bodily injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”

Here is a statement from Willie Adler regarding this matter:

"It's been a rough couple of days. All I can say is that I can't recall that particular show let alone a fan being beaten on the stage. I think I would've noticed something like that considering the Dime thing.

"We're all still here in the Czech Republic awaiting what is to happen. We hope we'll be able to get Randy out this afternoon. All our thoughts are with him as well as the family of the deceased fan. We have no real clue as to what happened to him, but we send our condolences. All we try to do is entertain; the fans are why we're here. We would never try and harm anyone."

More on this story here!
Click here to read a statement from the bands publicist.

Stay tuned for more information about this story.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

IF Convicted Randy Blythe's Prison Sentence Would Be ____________.

As previously reported by Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.

“For bodily injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”

More on this story here!
Click here to read a statement from the bands publicist.

Stay tuned for more information about this story.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

LAMB OF GOD: Randy Blythe Update From The Bands Publicist!

                 Graphic by: Bullspike Radio

Here is a press release from Adrenaline PR, LAMB OF GOD's PR firm:

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. Click here to read more about this incident.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

Randy Blythe Locked Abroad After Killing A Fan? #BreakingNews

Randy Blythe from LAMB OF GOD is known for not taking any sh&t from anybody! According to Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe has been arrested in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest (which happened today) is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police:

"We have arrested singer year 1971, which was accused of a crime of bodily harm in the 4th paragraph, thus resulting in death", said Prague police spokeswoman to news Kropáčová Eve with the fact that the police will have more things to say.

The band was scheduled to perform at the Rock Café in Prague tonight with All Shall Perish and Skeletonwitch; according to this link Lamb of God was forced to cancel this evenings performance. Fan-filmed videos of the concert in question can be seen HERE, and none of the videos show any kind of incident happening. This supports Lamb of God’s longtime publicity firm Adrenaline PR's comments that Blythe has been “wrongfully accused, lawyers are dealing with it, and we expect him to be fully exonerated.”

Stay tuned for more information about this story.

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Metallica: Official Statement Regarding India Concert Cancellation!

Thrash Metal legends Metallica, were scheduled to perform their first-ever concert in India last night (Friday, October, 28), but at the very last minute the organizers decided to postpone the concert until tomorrow night due to technical issues. The citizens of Gurgaon, India obviously retaliated and sabotaged the venue by breaking barriers, tearing posters up and some even climbed on stage to destroy anything at sight.

After analyzing the situation, Metallica had no choice but to cancel the poorly organized event. Here is the Official Statement from the band:

"We arrived in Delhi on Friday very excited and ready to play our first show ever in India at the F1 Rocks concert. However, immediately at the end of our afternoon press conference at a hotel near the venue, we were notified that there was a serious question as to whether the show could proceed with regard to the safety of the concert audience. And our first and foremost concern is always for the safety of you, the fans.

"Once we, along with DNA, the promoters of the show, determined that there was a failure of a security barricade in front of the stage that could not be adequately repaired, the promoter reluctantly announced the postponement of the show until Saturday. Unfortunately, on such short notice the promoters were unable to secure a permit for a show on Saturday. Therefore, DNA announced that we would not be able to play in Delhi. Within the next 24 hours a notification will be issued by DNA regarding the process for full refunds.

"We are deeply disappointed with this news as we were looking forward to our first experience in India as much as you guys were. Keep watching for updates here as additional details are determined and confirmed."







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