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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Randy Blythe Comments On Ongoing Czech Trial

Randy Blythe Czech Trial

Randy Blythe is currently on trial in the Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter stemming from a 2010 concert in Prague. You can read our reports from day 1 and day 2 of the trial so far.

The main coverage of the story is coming from Czech newsletters, and my reports on this site have been an amalgamation of all the information available online, and I try to cite as many sources as possible, but obviously some things get lost in the translation.

In a new statement on his Instagram account, Blythe warns that "many things are incorrect" in online reports of his trial due to a loss in translation. He also responds to recent fan backlash against the Czech Republic as a whole. Here is his statement in full:

 

I have read a few news reports of the progress of my case, and trust me, many things are incorrect. But this is the internet, and of course things are half-baked anyway. Keep in mind that translation is difficult, and many things can be lost, for Czech is a VERY DIFFICULT language. So wait and see, as I am. It is all I can do, except be honest & fight for my freedom in my own way.

I also have heard of some people (not on here) talking smack about the Czech Republic, saying "Fuck the Czech Republic", etc. This not how it should be. This is a very sad case, not something to rage at people you do not know over. I am not angry with the Czechs at all. A fan of my band is dead- what do I have to be angry about? I am an INNOCENT man, but I am also a very sad man right now. To not be sad in this instance would be inhuman. But mad at the Czech people? Why would I be mad at them? Here, look at this picture, [Note from Ed: photo to the right] a mother watches her baby. The child reaches out for something new, laughing and chasing a pretty picture in the air. It is the same here as everywhere else. Do you see?!?!? Life is beautiful. I hope to see y'all soon.

A very classy statement from a man who is facing the possibility of 10 years in prison.

In a separate photo post, Blythe elaborates on his current state of mind:

Prague has a long, complicated history. In many ways, I feel what is happening in my life right now could not happen anywhere else. I roam through the streets, asking myself questions, and there are quiet echoes of the city answering back. I have been here over two weeks now, preparing for this trial. I have walked many miles at night here. I am looking for life lessons in the snow.

I can't imagine the amount of stress Blythe and his family, as well as the family of the fallen Lamb of God fan, Daniel Nosek must be going through right now.

The trial is ongoing and will be wrapped up on Friday.

UPDATE: Read our report from day 3 of the trial, where a fan in attendance defends Blythe. Also, the trial will be delayed until March.

We will report more as we hear it. Our previous coverage of the trial can be found here.

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  • Darkness

    Very classy. Best wishes to Mr Blythe, and condolences to the victims family.

  • http://twitter.com/DiscordantFlesh Silent Agony

    Rest in peace to all the dead metal fans everywhere, including Nosek.

  • VirtualSlayer

    Once again an amazingly classy & enlightened perspective from a truly great guy. Good luck, Randy.

  • Ivan

    I wish I was half the man Randy is

  • ViolentKor

    This man is a pillar of integrity. Something lost in many of us. Your lesson and footsteps are also teaching us…to those who are listening. Good luck.

  • JC

    Let's hope the idiot commenters on the internet follow Randy's example on this.

    I mean, they won't, but still….

  • Brian

    As a guy who has been to Czech, I have to say, translation is rough, but the shear amount of bs bureaucracy is insane. to pay a tram ticket, you need to go to 3 different offices, one to claim you had a ticket, one to see your ticket and process it, and anther you need to go to pay for it, and everyone will be telling you to go somewhere else, until you find these offices. A trial like this will take forever, but they are thorough, yet a bit closed minded. I am sure if Blythe is innocent, it will be proved several times. Good luck brother

  • Guest

    Randy you are an Innocent and a very grate person, I hope all this will end in a good way :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/juaneduardo.sotoreyes Juan Eduardo Soto Reyes

    Randy you are Innocent and a very great person, I hope all this will end in a good way :)

  • Hobbes

    Anyone else worried that Randy will fall into Kafka's Der Prozess? :P he's definitely a gpod dude though.

  • LifeAbroad

    I respect how well he is handling the situation but I think he has misconceptions of what people are really angry with. People aren't angry at the Czech people, they're angry at the corrupt political system. The Czech political/judicial system is broken (as are many others around the world), and I'm fairly certain that this plays a larger role in the internet rage over this trial. It is sad that he has to endure this system, and it's even more sad that the family has lost a loved one. However neither of those unfortunate circumstances change the fact that a) the Czech Republic has a corrupt political system, and b) people have every right to be angry about it.

  • JeddNero

    Hats off to him, he is facing this with total commitment and my respect for him has increased ten-fold. Best wishes to Randy, LOG and the family of the deceased.

  • metalwedge

    articulate as always Randy. I'm always thinking of you, and have the up-most respect for you and what you stand for. STAY STRONG BROTHER. m/

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