A hearing in his manslaughter case is scheduled for later today in Prague, but it’s not certain that any decision will be made, despite Blythe having posted $400,000 bail and never been charged with any crime. A statement says: “The band 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.” A White House petition calling on US authorities to act over Blythe’s incarceration passed its 25,000 minimum signature mark on the day it was announced prosecutors had objected to his being freed yet again.

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