For decades rock and metal have battled for understanding and acceptance and the struggle continues through the modern day as bands still face bans in countries.
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has penned a lengthy and vividly detailed piece about his trip to Standing Rock to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The planned Dakota Access Pipeline would transport almost 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day across four states from northwest North Dakota to Illinois.
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe was assaulted late Sunday night / early Monday morning prior to the band's gig in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday night (Nov. 9)
Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was found not guilty of manslaughter charges earlier this year by a Czech court, but the controversial trial wasn't the first time Blythe's life was in jeopardy. Blythe has struggled in the past with addiction to pills and alcohol, and in a new interview, the Lamb of God frontman opened up about overcoming those demons.