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Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Writes Passionate Plea To Metal Fans

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 16, 2013 @ 9:00am
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Randy Blythe, vocalist for Lamb Of God, has posted a lengthy essay on his Tumblr entitled “Be Carefully”. It is a heartbreaking, emotional piece in which Randy explains many of his feelings after he was exonerated of the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after suffering injuries at a 2010 LoG concert in Prague. It is also a post in which Blythe makes impassioned pleas to the metal community, both the fans as well as the promoters/club owners.

Beautifully written and thoughtfully crafted, it is not an easy piece to read. I’ll fully admit that I had tears in my eyes when Blythe describes sitting down with Nosek’s mother and holding her hands while they both wept.

Head on below to read the message. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Announces European Tour Dates: ESP Sponsors Metal On The Mountain Retreat

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 17, 2013 @ 11:45am
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Modern metal masters Lamb Of God have announced a string of European tour dates that will also see them perform in the UK. The band will be performing at several European festivals, including Wacken Open Air in Germany and the Resurrection Festival in Spain. All tour dates (including all upcoming US dates) can be seen below.

It has also been announced that ESP Guitars are now officially a sponsor for the Metal On The Mountain retreat, which is being held July 15th through the 19th. ESP is making available to registrants the ability to purchase at a very discounted price an LTD Electric Guitar available in multiple colors signed by the entire band at the retreat. For more information, head on over here. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Set N. American Spring Tour Dates: Announce ‘Metal On The Mountain’ Retreat

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 20, 2013 @ 11:43am
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Now that Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe has been cleared of all charges in the Prague manslaughter trial, the band has announced a full run of N. American tour dates that will see them touring throughout the US as well as a date in Canada. Support will come from Decapitated with Terror appearing through June 10th at which point The Acacia Strain will take over. The band will be touring in support of their early 2012 release Resolution (review). All tour dates can be found below.

The band has also announced that they will be putting on the “Metal On the Mountain” retreat on July 15th through 19th. Held at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York, the weeklong retreat (limited to 170 fans) will feature guitar and drum clinics, songwriting sessions, competitions, jam sessions, and a full band concert on the final night. There will also be lessons on how to mix a live show, and much more. More information can be found here. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Found Not Guilty Of Manslaughter

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 05, 2013 @ 11:13am
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After months of jail, uncertainties, and a manslaughter trial, Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe was acquitted of all charges after judges gave a verdict of not guilty.

Before entering court this morning, Blythe took to his Instagram account with a lengthy message. This is an excerpt: “I have to face myself in the mirror, & tomorrow morning, where ever I may wake up, I will be able to do that without regret. This is THE ONLY path to true freedom for me- peace within myself. This is the manner in which I choose to try my best to live my life, & I hope you all do the same- do your best to do what is right, no matter how difficult it may be. I promise you, this will bring you peace. I thank you all for your support, I wish you all a good day, & to quote one of my favorite movies: STRENGTH AND HONOR.”

Blythe is now a free man and will be retuning home. Below is a photo from Blythe’s Instagram along with a message regarding his acquittal. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Trial May Have A Verdict Tomorrow

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 04, 2013 @ 12:10pm
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According to WTRV, the Randy Blythe (singer of Lamb Of God) trial has begun again in the Czech Republic after a month-long adjournment due to three witnesses not being present. The first was a girl who was in attendance at the 2010 show where 19-year old Daniel Nosek suffered a head injury that later led to his death. The other two are expert witnesses, one a criminal psychologist and one a criminal psychiatrist. All three took the stand earlier today in court and offered their views.

The girl, Anna Rozsivalova, stated that she was standing close to the stage and “…described the audience as being crazy“. Rozsivalova also added, “Daniel Nosek attempted to climb the barrier to get onto the stage, but as he was pulling himself up, Blythe lifted him by the shoulders and pushed him off with two hands, from the front. She said Daniel Nosek fell backwards, and people moved away to avoid being hit.”

Read on for more information. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Guitarist Mark Morton Releases New Song

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 22, 2013 @ 11:03pm
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Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton has made a post on his Facebook page regarding the upcoming LoG documentary film As The Palaces Burn, which is being aimed for a 2013 release. Morton states that he has been working hard on the score to the film and included a link to download the song, an instrumental piece called “Magdalena”.

You can listen to Magdalena below as well as see the trailer for As The Palaces Burn. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Trial Delayed: Lamb Of God Singer Coming Home

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 06, 2013 @ 12:05pm
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According to WTVR, Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe’s trial in the Czech Republic has been delayed due to a key witness for the defense being ill. A witness will testify Thursday but the trial will then be put on hold until Mar. 4th. During that time, Blythe will be returning home to the United States. Blythe states that he will return to Prague to continue the trial.

Blythe is on trial for the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries at a Lamb Of God show in Prague in 2010. Blythe is charged with manslaughter and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Addresses Fans Regarding His Trial, The Czech Republic, And More

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 05, 2013 @ 11:00pm
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Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blyte has released a picture and statement on his Instagram account that addresses LoG fans and their reactions towards the Czech Republic as well as the trial. Blythe maintains his innocence but makes it very clear that this case and the charges have affected him deeply, saying that he is, “…a very sad man right now.” You can read the full statement below.

Blythe is facing manslaughter charges in the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who passed away after sustaining injuries during a LoG concert in 2010. Blythe faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Returns To Prague To Stand Trial For Manslaughter

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 04, 2013 @ 11:45am
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Randy Blythe, vocalist for Lamb Of God, has kept his promise that he would return to Prague in the Czech Republic to stand trial on manslaughter charges stemming from the death of 19-year old fan Daniel Nosek, who died attending a LoG show in 2010.

According to Czech news site Novinky, Blythe’s first sentence to the court was, “I keep my word. I promised that come, and I [did].” Blythe has a team of several defense lawyers.

We’ll provide updates as soon as we hear them. READ MORE

Official Line Up For Rock On The Range 2013 Announced And It’s Amazing

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 23, 2013 @ 11:45am
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The line up for the 2013 edition of Rock On The Range has been announced and it’s basically full of bands that I would punch a few puppies to see. Headlining the 3-day event are Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Smashing Pumpkins while amazing bands such as Bush, Stone Sour, Volbeat, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Ghost, Heaven’s Basement, and more are also slated to perform. A nearly complete list of bands performing can be seen below.

The 3-day event begins Friday, Mar. 17th and ends Sunday night, Mar. 19th.

Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell states, “We’re really looking forward to returning to Rock On The Range with a batch of brand new killer Alice tunes to play for everyone!”

Korn’s Jonathan Davis adds, “Head is back!! Rock On The Range is going to start it all off!! Get ready, we are going to hit it hard!!”

Gavin Rossdale of Bush comments, “Bush are thrilled to be playing Rock On The Range with such great bands. We look forward to seeing you all out there.” READ MORE

6 Dream Tour Pairings!!!

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 23, 2013 @ 11:00am
Category: Music / Editorials

How many of you have thought, “Man, wouldn’t it be just awesome if [insert band name here] toured with [insert band name here]?” I know I’ve done it on more than one occasion. Hell, I do it all the damn time. There are some tour pairings that make so much sense that it simply boggles my mind that the’ve never been done. These are tours that would get fans salivating, drool flowing from the mouth like waterfalls.

So I put together six of my most desired tour pairings, ones where the headliner and co-headliner would not only compliment each other but would take things to an entirely new level. Head on below to see my list! READ MORE

[Best & Worst '12] Jonny Picks His Top 10 Albums Of 2012

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 01, 2013 @ 1:01pm
Category: Music / Editorials

And so another year comes to a close. 2012, just like any other year, you had your gems and you had your flops when it came to album releases. For this article, I’d like to give you my Top 10 albums of 2012 as well as several honorable mentions that didn’t exactly make the cut but were too good to leave unmentioned. So, read on to see my Top 10 Albums Of 2012!

Make sure to check out my worst 5 albums here. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Prague Trial Date Set

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 14, 2012 @ 12:15pm
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Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe has been issued formal summons to appear in a Prague court on Feb. 4th, 2013 for manslaughter. The charges stem from the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after receiving a head injury at a Lamb Of God concert in Prague in 2010. The court decided to move forward with the trial after receiving a finished investigative report from Czech police.

Court spokeswoman Martina Lhotáková states, “We have issued Randy Blythe with a court summons, and he is obliged to attend the hearing in person. The trial will determine the culpability of Blythe, and his potential punishment.”

According to Prague Post, Blythe faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

10 Moments In Songs That I Just Love

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 09, 2012 @ 8:00pm
Category: Music / Editorials

We all have those moments in songs that just speak to us. You know what I’m talking about, right? It’s that part of the song that you’re blasting in the car with a several of your friends and you make them all shut up so you can share that one special moment with them. Usually, it ends up with everyone staring at you, wondering what the hell you’re so excited about.

You know what? Screw ‘em. You know what’s so special. You know what’s going on. And you’re gonna scroll back to hear that part again, whether they like it or not.

So, join me below as I share 10 Moments In Songs That I Just Love! READ MORE

Let’s Talk The Grammy 2013 Rock Nominations, Shall We?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 06, 2012 @ 12:30pm
Category: Music / Editorials

The official 2013 Grammy nominations list has been released and, as per usual, it takes the opportunity to laud and celebrate what the radios and mass media have been shoving down our throats for the past year (thank god we can use mp3 players and dictate what we want to listen to, right?). Now, I basically just completely ignored the vast majority of categories and immediately scanned down to find the four categories that interested me: Best Rock Performance, Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album. And what I found was pretty…well, it was pretty confusing. READ MORE

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Indicted On Manslaughter Chargers: Management Issues Official Statement

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 03, 2012 @ 4:05pm
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According to Czech news site Novinky.cz Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe has been formally indicted in the manslaughter of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries in a 2010 Lamb Of God performance in Prague. The court has three months to decide upon a court date or whether they want to send the case back for more investigation. If convicted, Blythe faces five to ten years in prison.

In an interview after his release, Blythe stated, “I feel ethically responsible to go back there and face this charge. [The victim's] family right now is in a lot of pain, and they deserve some answers. To lose a child is the worst possible thing a human can go through, I think .. I want my name cleared. I have to go around the world and tour, you know. That’s what I do. I’m not going to hide here. I’m an innocent man. I’m going to go to court and see what happens.”

Lamb Of God manager Larry Mazer issued an official statement that you can read below. READ MORE

[Interview] In Flames’ Niclas Engelin Talks Touring, Randy Blythe Incident, His First Guitar, And More

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 02, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Category: Music / Exclusives

Yesterday night I got the opportunity to sit down with In Flames guitarist Niclas Engelin during their current tour alongside UK thrash metal band Sylosis, Hellyeah, and Lamb Of God. We discussed the idea of which region has the best crowds, what the Randy Blythe arrest means for touring bands, his first guitar, his favorite horror movie, and his favorite albums of the year! You can check this exclusive video interview below!

Make sure to check out our review of In Flames’ latest album Sounds Of A Playground Fading here. READ MORE

Sylosis Release Music Video For “Fear The World”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 29, 2012 @ 1:45pm
Category: Music / Videos

UK thrash metal band Sylosis, who are currently on tour with Lamb Of God and In Flames, have released a video for “Fear The World”, which comes off their latest album Monolith (released via Nuclear Blast Records). You can watch the video below.

Monolith can now be purchased on Amazon, iTunes and the Nuclear Blast webshop. READ MORE

Watch Lamb Of God Stream Philadelphia Concert TONIGHT

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 24, 2012 @ 10:00am
Category: Music / Videos

Richmond, VA metal band Lamb Of God will be streaming their Philadelphia concert tonight from the Electric Factory on AXS TV. The show will stream from 10pm EST until 11:15pm EST. Click here for all details. You can watch an interview with members of LoG and AXS TV below.

The band is currently on tour with In Flames, Hatebreed (who will be replaced by Hellyeah soon), and Sylosis. Make sure to check out our review of Resolution here. READ MORE

Czech Police Finish Investigation For Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Case: Recommend Indictment

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 16, 2012 @ 1:00pm
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Czech police have finished their investigation into the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries at a Lamb Of God concert in Prague in 2010. LoG singer Randy Blythe was arrested earlier this year on manslaughter charges and was held in Czech jail for a month and a half. He was ultimately released on bail and made a statement in which he said he will return, if needed, for a trial.

In the final investigation report, Czech police have recommended that Blythe be indicted and return to Prague to stand trial. According to INDES.cz, Prague City Prosecutor’s Office Štěpánka Zenklová stated that this decision will be made “…by the end of November,” after the team has had time to review the case and the facts.

Once again, this issue may interfere with Lamb Of God touring plans as the band will be on the road in December alongside In Flames and Sylosis. READ MORE

Hatebreed Announce Release Date For New Album ‘The Divinity Of Purpose’: Cover Art Revealed

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 05, 2012 @ 4:45pm
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Metalcore band Hatebreed has announced a Jan. 29th, 2013 N. American release date for their upcoming album The Divinity Of Purpose. The album will come out Jan. 25th in Europe. The Divinity Of Purpose was co-produced by Hatebreed, Zeuss (Suicide Silence, All That Remains, Shadows Fall) and Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold). Wilbur also handled mixing duties on the new record.

Check out the awesome album artwork, which was done by Eliran Kantor, below. READ MORE

[Exclusive] Product Of Hate “The Unholy Manipulator” Music Video Premiere Feat. Hellraiser’s Ashley Laurence

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 29, 2012 @ 11:00am
Category: Music / Exclusives

Bloody-Disgusting is excited to bring you the exclusive music video premiere for Product Of Hate‘s “The Unholy Manipulator”, which stars none other than Hellraiser’s Ashley Laurence! The video is a short film, much of it taking place in the imagination of the lead singer as he works his day job. But what a twisted and evil imagination it is! Check out the video below!

The song comes from the band’s 2010 album The Unholy Manipulator (iTunes). Product Of Hate will also be opening up for Lamb of God on Nov. 9th at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. READ MORE

Dethklok Announces Headlining Tour With Machine Head, All That Remains, And The Black Dahlia Murder

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 10, 2012 @ 12:00pm
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Dethklok has announced a full headlining tour for this Fall that sees support coming from Machine Head, All That Remains, and The Black Dahlia Murder. This tour comes after the cancellation of the tour with Lamb Of God and Gojira. The full touring schedule can be seen below and tickets are available now. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Announce Fall Headline Tour

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 05, 2012 @ 11:30am
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Lamb Of God has announced the first full headline tour since Randy Blythe’s incarceration and subsequent release from a Czech Republic prison. Direct support will come from In Flames while Hatebreed will tour from Oct. 30th through Nov. 19th at which point Hellyeah will take over the remaining tour dates. Sylosis has been confirmed as the opening act on all dates. This will be LoG’s first US tour in support of their album Resolution (review).

While I’m still a bit disappointed that the LoG/Dethklok/Gojira tour wasn’t able to take place, I’m pretty thrilled with this lineup! I’ve seen Lamb of God twice as well as In Flames twice and they both put on one hell of a show.

For full touring schedule, check out the dates below. READ MORE