Arts & Entertainment

Documentary Chronicles Heavy Metal Singer's Manslaughter Trial

The story behind the heavy metal band Lamb of God will be featured during a scheduled screening in Claremont of a documentary, "As the Palaces Burn."

The story behind the heavy metal band Lamb of God will be featured during a screening of a documentary, “As the Palaces Burn.”

Its creators have scheduled a screening in Claremont on Feb. 27 at the Claremont 5

450 W 2nd Street. A time has yet to be set and the date may be subject to change.

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According to the film’s production company, the documentary “begins as a world tour documentary spotlighting stories of Lamb of God fans across the globe. The story however takes a turn after the band's lead singer, Randy Blythe is arrested in Prague for manslaughter after a fan who had jump on stage, died from a head injury, according to several news reports.

Director Don Argott turns the cameras to capture the drama that ensues, producers said.

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