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Lamb Of Gods Manager, Larry Mazer, Has Responded To Todays News That Randy Blythe Has Been Indicted On
Lamb of God’s manager, Larry Mazer, has responded to today’s news that Randy Blythe has been indicted on charges of manslaughter in the Czech Republic. Mazer’s statement appears below without commentary from us:
“After a three month investigation, the prosecutor in the Czech Republic has decided to move forward with an indictment of Randy Blythe on the charge of manslaughter with intent to cause bodily harm. Obviously, we intend to fight vigorously against these charges as we feel that in no way did Randy intend to cause bodily harm on the young fan who subsequently died from injuries sustained at the show. As he has stated previously, Randy intends to go to Prague to defend himself at trial.
“While it is a tragedy that a Lamb of God fan died following a performance by the group, in no way do I feel that Randy did anything improper that led to the young man’s injuries and subsequent death. The price of a ticket to a show does not entitle audience members access to a band’s stage. In the years since the murder on stage of Dimebag Darrell Abbott, performers of all genres have had to become more guarded while performing in response to the dangers presented by fans trying to become part of the performance. We believe that Randy responded professionally to the numerous amount of fans rushing the stage that day, a number of them captured on videos that have been posted on the internet. We have testimony from the venue operator that acknowledges lax security and an improper barricade being used that evening. Numerous testimonies from fans also were contradictory as to the actions of the multiple fans that tried to access the stage.
“At this point, all that the band, myself, and our lawyers can do is to present a defense and try to convince the panel of judges who will hear the case that Randy is innocent of all charges and that his name and reputation need to be cleared and that he be permitted to carry on with his life and career always mindful that a fan passed away after a Lamb of God performance.”
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The Washington Redskins announced Thursday that they are raising prices of general admission tickets and parking for the 2013 season.
After a season that saw the Redskins win the NFC East and host a playoff game for the first time since 1999, the team is banking on that success. The Redskins will raise ticket prices -- for the first time in seven years -- by "no more than 10 percent," according to a press release. Specific prices were not made available. The cost to park will now be $40, up from $35.
But if it makes you feel better, the press release also said that tickets "remain among the most affordable in the NFC East.”According to a Sept. 2012 study conducted by FanCostExperience.com, the average price of a Redskins ticket was $79.12, third-highest in the NFC behind the New York Giants ($111.69) and Dallas Cowboys ($110.20).
DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier has shuttered Indulj Lounge (1208 U Street NW) on U Street after three men were shot early Monday morning.
The shooting occurred after a fight inside the nightclub, according to police. Three men were shot — one in the leg, one in the back and one in the shoulder. The injuries were non-life threatening, thank goodness! Police are still trying to figure out if the shooting was a drive by, although witnesses said they saw a white Ford or Chevy leaving the scene.
On Sunday evening, the two-level lounge was hosting a party put on by L.O.U.D. (Living Our United Dream), a group that showcases diverse musicians from the DMV, according to Facebook.
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Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. For the fifth year, nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards were announced on primetime television as part of "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night," a one-hour CBS entertainment special broadcast live for the first time ever from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, Fun., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West top the nominations with six each; the Black Keys, Chick Corea and Miguel each garner five nods; and producer Jeff Bhasker, mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and Nas are each up for four awards.
"The GRAMMY Awards process once again has produced a diverse and impressive list of nominations across multiple genres," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "This year's nominees truly represent an exceptional and vibrant creative community that exemplifies some of the highest levels of artistry and excellence in their respective fields. Combined with the fifth year of our primetime nominations special, we're off to an exciting start on the road to Music's Biggest Night, the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, on February 10.
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