Now that it's been a few hours since the news has gotten out about Randy Blythe being arrested in Prague, Czech Republic yesterday, musicians and people who work in the music industry reacted on Twitter. Here is a collection of some notable tweets:
Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil):
#FreeRandyBlythe Love you, brother. Feel sorry for that guy but I KNOW it WASN'T your fault.
— Cristina Scabbia(@MissScabbia) June 29, 2012
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.
— Cristina Scabbia(@MissScabbia) June 29, 2012
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.
— Oderus Urungus (@TheRealOderus) June 28, 2012
To all the metal fans, don't worry about Randy…he is as tough as nails and this thing is probably just a shake down…
— Oderus Urungus (@TheRealOderus) June 29, 2012
Slash:
— Slash (@Slash) June 29, 2012
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
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) June 29, 2012
David Draiman (Disturbed):
MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO MY FRIEND RANDY BLYTHE FROM LAMB OF GOD @lambvox #freerandyblythe
— DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) June 29, 2012
Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium):
I hope Randy's situation can be resolved quickly and without him being detained anymore. Very shitty news to start the day!
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) June 29, 2012
Mike Portnoy (Adrenaline Mob):
Thoughts go out to my bro Randy from LOG…just hung w him a few days ago (here's a pic of him & Max) #FreeRandyBlythe twitter.com/MikePortnoy/st…
— Mike Portnoy (@MikePortnoy) June 29, 2012
Alex Skolnick (Testament)
On a different note- thoughts to my friend Randy from Lamb Of God. Hope he's alright & this gets resolved soon dlvr.it/1nC81W”
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) June 29, 2012
Dez Fafara (Devildriver)
Prayers and Thoughts for Randy as I fall asleep tonight …..Enroute to Full Force Germany #HesAGoodMan#SendPositiveThoughts
— Dez Fafara (@evilriver) June 28, 2012
Jeff Kendrick (Devildriver)
Randy Blythe needs to be released soon. Please keep him in your thoughts.
— jeff kendrick (@jeffkendrick) June 29, 2012
Mark Hunter (Chimaira)
Best wishes to Randy and the LOG camp.
— mark hunter (@chimairamark) June 29, 2012
Comedian 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.
— Brian Posehn (@thebrianposehn) June 29, 2012
Trevor Phipps (Unearth)
My thoughts today are with my friend Randy Blythe and the horrible situation he is in. Hopefully things clear up quickly and he is set free.
— Trevor Phipps (@TrevorPhipps) June 29, 2012
Rob Caggiano (Anthrax)
I hope Randy is ok out there! It's gotta be so fucked up going thru that in a foreign country. Insane news! #lambofgod #randyarrested
— Rob Caggiano (@RobCaggiano) June 29, 2012
Chris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch):
Everything changed on December 8, 2004.#stayoffthestage #FreeRandyBlythe
— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) June 29, 2012
Hatebreed:
— Hatebreed (@hatebreed) June 29, 2012
Brian Slagel (Owner, Metal Blade Records):
Randy is a good man, we all hope this works out ok.
— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) June 29, 2012
Eddie Trunk (That Metal Show)
“@infernoxred: @EddieTrunk can we get an RT in support of Randy Blythe from Lamb of God?#FreeRandyBlythe” gave him a ride once, good guy.
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) June 29, 2012
Brandon Geist (Revolver Magazine)
Especially after what happened to Dimebag, musicians have to be able to defend themselves and their stage. #FreeRandyBlythe
— Brandon Geist (@BrandonGeist) June 29, 2012