Randy Blythe releases full statement on arrest and release
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has returned to America after being held in a prison in the Czech Republic on alleged manslaughter charges, and has released the following statement:"Greetings. This is D. Randall Blythe, checking in from my beloved hometown of Richmond, Virginia, 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."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 wit...
