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RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Am An Innocent Man, But I Am Also A Very Sad Man Right Now' - Feb. 5, 2013
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is on trial on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic, has written an open letter to his fans on his Instagram account.

In the message, posted earlier today (Tuesday, February 5), Blythe dismissed many of the news reports covering the trial as "incorrect" and condemned fans for verbally attacking the people of the Czech Republic over the circumstances that led to his arrest.

Randy's complete letter reads as follows:

"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 and 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 [is] 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 — 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."

Blythe is facing the possibility of conviction and a long-term jail sentence after a 2010 incident in which a fan, Daniel Nosek, attending a LAMB OF GOD show died almost a month later, allegedly from injuries sustained when he was thrown off the stage.

The trial is expected to last until the end of the week.

The parents of Daniel Nosek are demanding compensation of 10 million Czech Koruna (approximately $530,000).

Blythe was imprisoned for five weeks in the Czech Republic after being detained on June 27, 2012 when the Grammy-nominated, Richmond, Virginia-based band arrived there for a show.

The singer was freed without charge in August but had to post $400,000 bail, then left the country, vowing to return for the trial.

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posted by : zbtrocker
2/5/2013 10:53:24 PM
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Best wishes to you and your family, Randy.


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posted by : Goldeneyeburns
2/5/2013 10:55:09 PM
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RANDY,
FOR FUCK SAKE MAN .....SHUT UP AND CONCENTRATE MAN!


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posted by : DARK1349THRONE
2/5/2013 11:00:06 PM
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I don't give two shits or a fuck about this band.

However, this is someone that chose to "rock".

I'm with you dude...


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posted by : dlb
2/5/2013 11:03:17 PM
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"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?"

very well said. he does a remarkable job of looking at the big picture.


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posted by : Brostman
2/5/2013 11:07:11 PM
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Randy's a brave man. To face this kind of scary event head on and so respectfully takes tremendous courage. Hope he ends up back home soon.


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posted by : quigonkick
2/5/2013 11:07:49 PM
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Randy is the kind of person that people should strive to be: determined, informed, honest, intense, intelligent, and good for his word. Imagine how better off the world would be if the majority of people were just half of those things.

Randy, we miss you here in the states. We cannot wait for your return so your band can destroy some venues. PLEASE RETURN SAFELY AND QUICKLY AND RAZE THEM TO THEIR FOUNDATIONS.

As I was blasting "Wrath" during a return trip home recently, I passed a house fire. I'm not so sure the two events were not connected. That album never fails to whip me up into a foamy froth.


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posted by : Evil_Twin
2/5/2013 11:13:22 PM
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Fuck the Czech Republic


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posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend
2/6/2013 2:03:27 AM
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Fuck off, alright


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posted by : Evil_Twin
2/6/2013 7:05:13 AM
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I'll get right on that, fuckface!


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posted by : marone jabrone
2/5/2013 11:19:24 PM
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Czech women are so damn hot.

Plus Randy is going away for a long time, so we might have found our way to rid the world of Lamb Of God.


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posted by : JimAnsell
2/5/2013 11:24:34 PM
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I never liked lamb of god in the least, musically, and found them one dimensional and boring as a metal act, but i support this guy 200%

i've been to LoG shows with the ignorant ass wall of death shit too.
it all comes down to personal responsibility. If you don't want to get hurt, watch the show, don't try to be the show. stay off the fucking stage. common sense.


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posted by : Jasonconfused
2/5/2013 11:30:36 PM
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I have no issue with going to war with the Czech Republic to keep him out of jail.


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posted by : Tgirl
2/5/2013 11:40:50 PM
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Nah not hot at all
Bad teeth covered in moles and wear tights in summer ugggh


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posted by : Megamoca coffee
2/6/2013 12:02:15 AM
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Want a tissue Randy?


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posted by : ifuctgwynethpaltrow
2/6/2013 12:49:50 AM
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shut your mouth


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posted by : Big Ol' Titties
2/6/2013 12:04:01 AM
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I hope he returns home a free and innocent man. He's done this with honor and dignity no matter the result.

Ps. Czech girls are hot. And that's the only "fucking" of the Czech Republic I would like to do.


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posted by : wild rover of hell
2/6/2013 1:31:17 PM
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No more or less hot than anywhere else.


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posted by : jorgen
2/6/2013 12:17:17 AM
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This guy is straight up standing up for what he believes in. He could have simply not ever gone back to the Czech Republic, and stayed free for the rest of his life.

Instead, he's risking his personal freedom to clear his name. I doubt any of the folks on the Blabbermouth boards have those kind of stones.

I don't think I do.

The guy is literally putting his life on the line. I'm not a big LOG fan, but that doesn't matter one damn bit.

Respect, Randy. Safe trip home.



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posted by : ifuctgwynethpaltrow
2/6/2013 12:50:53 AM
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the government if thats what u call it is so corrupt over there i hope he manages to win


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posted by : munnkie
2/6/2013 6:56:36 AM
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How so is it corrupt? More than any other country?


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posted by : Always In The Nude
2/6/2013 12:55:22 AM
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This is where I'm torn. I respect going back to face trial, clear your name and all that shit. However, if you really didn't do it, why the fuck would to go back to the Czech, face a "lost in translation trial", face a probably "example setting" conviction and in addition more financial hardship. I dunno man, if I didn't do it, no way I risk some corrupt system put me away. Maybe he's brainwashed to thinking "fair trial" happens everywhere, please Randy it doesn't even happen in your country, it's a "fairy tale trial" and I don't see how this doesn't end up badly. I hope I am wrong. Good luck dude.


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posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend
2/6/2013 2:00:55 AM
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Nobody knows what it's like to be the Bad Man.
To be the Sad Man.
Behind Blue Eyes.


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posted by : Evil_Twin
2/6/2013 7:06:16 AM
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Fuck off, alright


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posted by : logan5
2/6/2013 2:33:33 AM
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It's hard to even contemplate being in the situation he's in at the moment. To even set foot back in that country took a colossal set of balls . They say fortune favours the brave. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr.Blythe.
godspeed.


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posted by : logan5
2/6/2013 2:33:42 AM
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It's hard to even contemplate being in the situation he's in at the moment. To even set foot back in that country took a colossal set of balls . They say fortune favours the brave. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr.Blythe.
godspeed.


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posted by : I_See_Black
2/6/2013 4:26:20 AM
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Funny how some people make fun of Randy, when they themselves would shit themselves if they were in Randy's shoes. You would cry for your moma when you're sugar daddy's bitch.


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posted by : The Judge
2/6/2013 4:42:39 AM
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""I also have heard of some people (not on here) talking smack about the Czech Republic, saying, 'Fuck the Czech Republic,' etc."

He's talking specifically to you, ignorant, close minded, racist Americans that cannot understand anything that happens outside of your own state, never mind country.

*Again apologies to those Americans who are offended by that, I am not talking to you, just the other 99%*


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posted by : munnkie
2/6/2013 6:57:31 AM
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Right on, 'The Judge'.


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posted by : Steviestiches
2/6/2013 5:35:21 AM
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.....stupid. Shouldn't of went back.


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posted by : hell666
2/6/2013 6:44:49 AM
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Awww Poor baby. He's sad.

LOG Stink.


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posted by : Chale
2/6/2013 7:01:10 AM
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Those of you calling Randy an idiot for going back need to realize that the US DOES have extradition treaties with other countries, including the Czech Republic. It would be insane not to have those treaties. If someone from another country killed an American and fled, the US has the right to ask another government to extradite them. As does the Czech Republic.

It took balls to go back for sure, but if he didn't go back and they made use of that treaty he would look guilty. The man is not stupid.


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posted by : Sabbathman
2/6/2013 7:50:50 AM
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Southern redneck accent: Blaaaaith


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posted by : SweetCheetah
2/6/2013 8:29:43 AM
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anyone know if this has affected bands not going to the Czech republic since this incident?


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COMMENT | Well said, Randy!
posted by : themetalden.com
2/6/2013 8:50:39 AM
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Good luck in court!!

FTW,

ROCKET


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posted by : monkeytime
2/6/2013 8:52:52 AM
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I would tell the Czech gov't to go fuck itself and dissapear for a few years.


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posted by : RiotAct666
2/6/2013 9:23:31 AM
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Best of luck to you Randy. Hope you have a safe trip back home soon. We are pulling for ya!


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posted by : ChopShop777
2/6/2013 5:31:07 PM
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shut your fucking filthy mouth you pretentious piece of shit, you were talking him down and saying good riddance a few month back, fuck I'd love to knock you out, one shut. now fuck off.


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posted by : Scatter
2/6/2013 11:34:39 AM
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So amusing.

Everyone wants to label the Czech Republic as some backward assed country. Of course Randy had no problem touting there and accepting their money.

Here's two very simple and really the only question that the judge everyone should be asking themselves.

1) Was the kid's death directly related to the injuries suffered from being thrown off the stage?
2) Was Randy the person who threw (or pushed) the kid off the stage?

If the answer to these two questions are yes then he's guilty.


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