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Randy Blythe: Just Beyond the Light Interview
Do you believe you need alcohol or some other crutch to function at your best?
Do fears like imposter syndrome or stage fright ever completely go away?
And is it still worthwhile to be generous and kind?
Randy Blythe is best known as the vocalist for the metal band, lamb of god. He’s spent decades making records and playing to massive audiences all around the world. He’s also just another guy you might see surfing. That’s how we’ve become friends.
Today we dive into his new book of essays, Just Beyond the Light and his difficult path of sobriety. We also discuss how, after a fan lost his life at a show in the Czech Republic back in 2010, Randy chose to face trial when he could have found a way out. If you enjoy gritty stories, stick around and consider picking up his new book.
In this interview:
- Not wanting to exist
- What led Randy to get sober
- Falling to pieces on stage
- Figuring out his relationship with a higher power
- Choosing to stand trial and face prison
Plus:
- Facing the impossible
- The danger of trying to emulate your heroes
- Growing up in a religious home
- Imposter syndrome and stage fright
- Why kindness and generosity still matter
About D. Randall Blythe
D. Randall Blythe is a musician, writer, and internationally exhibited photographer based in Richmond, VA. Best known as singer of the five-time Grammy nominated metal band, lamb of god, he is also the author of the best-selling memoir, Dark Days, and the forthcoming collection of essays, Just Beyond the Light (Grand Central Publishing/Hachette).
