LAMB OF GOD's publicist,
Adrenaline PR, released the following statement:
"Due to the continued incarceration of
LAMB OF GOD singer
Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band's co-headline tour with
DETHKLOK scheduled to begin August 1 in Seattle has been canceled.
LAMB OF GOD regrets the decision but the uncertainty of
Randy's release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour. Upon
Randy's release, it is the band's intention to rebook a tour in the fall and at this time the band fully intends to participate in the
Mayhem Cruise in December.
"
LAMB OF GOD wishes to thank
DETHKLOK,
Adult Swim and
GOJIRA for their support and patience as well as all of the promoters who had dates on the tour. Last but certainly not least, the band thanks all of the fans who bought tickets for the tour and who have been supportive of
Randy and the band over the last month that
Randy has been held in Prague. Without the fans, there is no
LAMB OF GOD."
Blythe was arrested at the Prague airport on June 27 and is accused of shoving a local fan off the stage during
LAMB OF GOD's May 2010 concert in the city. The man, who is said to have stormed the stage three times during the show, reportedly suffered a brain hemorrhage that resulted in his death nearly a month later.
After the court doubled
Blythe's bail last week from about $200,000 to about $400,000, the prosecutor once again filed a complaint against the singer's release. The judge now reportedly has five days to determine whether the attempt to post bail will be granted.
