Chris Adler, drummer for Virginia, USA thrash warriors LAMB OF GOD granted an interview to BILLBOARD magazine as the band has found a silver lining in the turmoil of RANDY BLYTHE's pending CZECK REPULBLIC manslaughter charge.
Originally, LAMB OF GOD scheduled a (AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012) tour with GOJIRA and DETHKLOK as that tour was cancelled due to RANDY BLYTHE's incarceration in Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC and the uncertainty of when BLYTHE's bail would be accepted.
LAMB OF GOD vocalist RANDY BLYTHE was arrested 6/28/2012 in the CZECH REPUBLIC and was charged with bodily harm in the 4th degree in connection with the (2010) death of a stage diving fan (Daniel Nosek) at a Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC concert. BLYTHE was released on $400, 000 bail 8/3/2012 as his case is pending for December.
LAMB OF GOD unleashed the bands latest studio effort "Resolution" 1/24/2012 on EPIC/ROADRUNNER RECORDS.
FROM BILLBOARD MAGAZINE:
Heavy metal band Lamb of God is trudging along despite a looming manslaughter charge that frontman Randy Blythe faces in the Czech Republic. The future of the Richmond, Va.-based group may be uncertain, but drummer Chris Adler tells Billboard.com that Lamb of God is in high-spirited rehearsals for its first U.S. tour in support of the act's seventh album, "Resolution," which was released in January and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Blythe was detained on June 27 and held in a Prague prison for about a month in connection with the death of a fan during a 2010 show at Prague's club Abaton. The singer, who has publicly stated his innocence in the matter, returned to America in early August on $400,000 bail and is currently set to stand trial in Prague sometime in January.
But the group is far from discouraged. Adler says Lamb of God's performances at Slipknot's inaugural Knotfest in late August -- its first since Blythe's prison release -- helped rejuvenate the band and provide inspiration for its upcoming stateside tour.
"It was almost therapeutic to get back on stage," Adler says of the Knotfest shows in Iowa and Wisconsin. "People were screaming the name of the band and, of course, screaming Randy's name. So it was very cathartic to hear that and have that support and take the stage again. It felt great."
Lamb of God's 38-date U.S. trek begins Oct. 30 at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix and wraps Dec. 16 at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle. In Flames and Sylosis will support on all dates. Hatebreed will appear on the bill through Nov. 19, at which point Hellyeah will join for the remainder of the trek.
Lamb of God guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler have been working on new material for the band, and Blythe has been writing lyrics inspired by his recent legal problems. But even though the band's future hangs in the balance, fans shouldn't expect a new Lamb of God album anytime soon.
"We really haven't had the opportunity to tour on the album ('Resolution') that came out in January and debuted fairly strong," Adler says. "We may have the pieces in place to begin working on some sort of creative endeavor, but I think now is the time for us to get to work and get out there and support the record."
The drummer also notes that Lamb of God won't alter its stage show in response to its legal issues in the Czech Republic. "It's difficult for us to say in any way that this was something that was our fault and that we should change how we're doing things, because we're already trying to look out for those kinds of incidents," Adler says, noting that the band's concert contracts and riders call for ample security.
"We certainly don't want to change what it is we do," he continues. "This is obviously a terrible tragedy that nobody foresaw or intended to happen. But it's such a random series of events that caused it to happen that I don't think us changing what we do would necessarily stop it from happening again."
Blythe is scheduled to return to Prague in January to face trial. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison, according to Adler. But the drummer is optimistic that the singer will be found innocent.
"They haven't really played their hand out in the case and what they have on us. Obviously this tragedy happened, but how they're going to go about prosecuting is a mystery to us," Adler says, noting that the legal bills are astronomical. "Not knowing how their justice system works and being repeatedly surprised by events from when we landed there, who knows what will happen? But we believe that we are innocent of it and justice will sort itself out."
If Blythe is acquitted, Adler says Lamb of God will embark on an international tour soon thereafter. Meanwhile, the incident has been a wakeup call for Adler and his bandmates.
"Overall, for me anyway, it really helped recapture what drives me to do this to begin with. After 10,000 shows and records that sell really well, you start to lose touch with," he says. "So when you're threatened with it being over in a blink of an eye, you realize how fragile and special it is. I've been really motivated to play harder and faster than I ever have, so I guess there's a silver lining there."
Lamb of God guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler have been working on new material for the band, and Blythe has been writing lyrics inspired by his recent legal problems. But even though the band's future hangs in the balance, fans shouldn't expect a new Lamb of God album anytime soon.
"We really haven't had the opportunity to tour on the album ('Resolution') that came out in January and debuted fairly strong," Adler says. "We may have the pieces in place to begin working on some sort of creative endeavor, but I think now is the time for us to get to work and get out there and support the record."
The drummer also notes that Lamb of God won't alter its stage show in response to its legal issues in the Czech Republic. "It's difficult for us to say in any way that this was something that was our fault and that we should change how we're doing things, because we're already trying to look out for those kinds of incidents," Adler says, noting that the band's concert contracts and riders call for ample security.
"We certainly don't want to change what it is we do," he continues. "This is obviously a terrible tragedy that nobody foresaw or intended to happen. But it's such a random series of events that caused it to happen that I don't think us changing what we do would necessarily stop it from happening again."
Blythe is scheduled to return to Prague in January to face trial. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison, according to Adler. But the drummer is optimistic that the singer will be found innocent.
"They haven't really played their hand out in the case and what they have on us. Obviously this tragedy happened, but how they're going to go about prosecuting is a mystery to us," Adler says, noting that the legal bills are astronomical. "Not knowing how their justice system works and being repeatedly surprised by events from when we landed there, who knows what will happen? But we believe that we are innocent of it and justice will sort itself out."
If Blythe is acquitted, Adler says Lamb of God will embark on an international tour soon thereafter. Meanwhile, the incident has been a wakeup call for Adler and his bandmates.
"Overall, for me anyway, it really helped recapture what drives me to do this to begin with. After 10,000 shows and records that sell really well, you start to lose touch with," he says. "So when you're threatened with it being over in a blink of an eye, you realize how fragile and special it is. I've been really motivated to play harder and faster than I ever have, so I guess there's a silver lining there."
FROM CHRIS ADLER (LAMB OF GOD):
It's going to be awesome! LOG with In Flames, Hatebreed, HELLYEAH and Sylosis - starts October 30th! ~Chris
FROM LAMB OF GOD:
After a successful reunion with singer Randy Blythe at the two Knotfest shows in mid-August, LAMB OF GOD is pleased to announce a 38-date fall U.S tour starting October 30th in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining LAMB OF GOD as direct support for the entire tour is In Flames. Hatebreed will be joining the package from October 30th until November 19th at which point HELLYEAH will replace them for the remainder of the shows. British band Sylosis will open all dates. Due to Randy Blythe’s continuing legal situation, the band will not be able to perform in Canada on this tour but look forward to doing an entire Canadian run in the near future.
The tour will be the first U.S tour in support of the band’s CD, Resolution, which debuted at #3 upon its release in January, and will be the last tour dates of 2012. Tickets for the tour will begin to go on sale the weekend of September 21st.
The tour will be the first U.S tour in support of the band’s CD, Resolution, which debuted at #3 upon its release in January, and will be the last tour dates of 2012. Tickets for the tour will begin to go on sale the weekend of September 21st.
FROM (WILLIE ADLER-LAMB OF GOD) ALL AXESS:
Lamb Of God has announced a 38-date tour of the U.S. with In Flames, starting on October 30 in Phoenix. Dates and venues can be found below.
Hatebreed has been confirmed for the second supporting slot on the package from October 30 until November 19, at which point Hellyeah will replace them for the remainder of the shows. The opening act for all dates will be up and coming progressive thrash metal band Sylosis.
Unfortunately, the tour will not cross the border into Canada due to Blythe’s ongoing legal situation. However, Lamb Of God do have plans to venture there in the near future.
Tickets for the tour will begin to go on sale the weekend of September 21st.
Lamb Of God U.S. tour dates are as follows:
Oct. 30 – Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theater
Oct. 31 – Los Angeles, CA @ [to be announced]
Nov. 01 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Nov. 03 – Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Pavilion
Nov. 04 – San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden
Nov. 05 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
Nov. 07 – St. Louis, MO @ Pageant
Nov. 08 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room
Nov. 09 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
Nov. 10 – St. Paul, MN @ Myth
Nov. 12 – Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
Nov. 14 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Nov. 15 – [to be announced]
Nov. 16 – New York, NY @ Roseland
Nov. 17 – Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore
Nov. 19 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Nov. 20 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
Nov. 21 – Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore
Nov. 23 – Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theater
Nov. 24 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
Nov. 25 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Nov. 26 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theater
Nov. 27 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Nov. 28 – Richmond, VA @ The National
Nov. 30 – Chicago, IL @ Congress Ballroom
Dec. 01 – Detroit, MI @ State Theater
Dec. 02 – Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion (no HELLYEAH)
Dec. 03 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
Dec. 04 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
Dec. 06 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
Dec. 07 – Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
Dec. 08 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
Dec. 10 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore
Dec. 11 – Farmington, NM @ McGhee Park
Dec. 13 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
Dec. 14 – Medford, OR @ Medford Armory
Dec. 15 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Dec. 16 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
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