The nine-month trial of Randy Blythe is over, but the loss of a fan, of a human life will last forever. That is the point that the Lamb of God frontman is trying to remind all the friends and fans congratulating Blythe and celebrating.
Blythe was acquitted of manslaughter on Tuesday, after a lengthy trial stemming from a 2010 concert, where a fan jumped off stage and was injured, and later died from injuries sustained at the show. Randy left Prague a few hours ago, and before leaving he posted one final photo and message which briefly mentioned that he met with the victim's family:
I am leaving Prague now- I hope not to return for a long while. This has nothing to do with this city, the people who live here, or the Czech Republic itself at all. This is a wonderful place, & many people have been kind to me. Not a single soul here has been rude or mean to me at all, nor done me any harm- in fact it is quite the opposite. I have grown to love this city, for it is a marvelous, magical town. I encourage everyone to come visit here, to see this lovely country. But for me it is a place of great sadness. While I am relieved that my innocence was proven & apparently I shall not be going to prison, I am in no way shape or form a happy man right now. The small inconveniences I have been through since my arrest are not noteworthy. People go through much worse daily & still keep a smile on their faces, but currently my smiles are far & few between.
A young man is still dead, & his family still suffers. Please remember that fact. This family did no wrong, & have shown me great kindness- with silence, with actions, & finally with words- they spoke on my behalf to the court, & we had a private talk afterwards. All I will say about that is that they were very kind to me & displayed the utmost strength & class, & wished me a good life. They just want to get on with their lives the best they can. I wish them only the best, & will keep them in my thoughts & prayers. Please do the same- think good thoughts of them & healing thoughts for them. Trust me, they are good people, & I mean that from the bottom of my heart. They did NOTHING wrong.
This picture is from Kutna Hora, at the Sedlec Ossuary. I was there yesterday- like Prague, it is an amazing place. About this city, Kafka wrote: "Prague doesn't let go…This old crone has claws. One has to yield, or else." I have found this to be true. I am yielding, I am leaving a part of myself here, I think. Some bit of me will always roam these streets at night, & that is only fitting. Now I will go home & try to see what good I can make come out the destruction that occurred here- it is the only correct thing to do. Rest in peace, Daniel Nosek.
Blythe continues to display the utmost class in dealing with this situation. It's great to hear Blythe is coming back and surely after a bit of a break to deal with the outcome of the situation, Blythe and his band will be back on the road.
To read our previous coverage of the Randy Blythe trial, click here.
