ICED EARTH guitarist and founder Jon Schaffer has been arrested for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
According to a WISH report, the Columbus, Indiana musician turned himself into authorities around 3pm today (January 17).
Schaffer apparently faces six charges, including “engaging in an act of physical violence in a Capitol building.”
After being photographed at the Capitol during the insurrection, Schaffer’s photo appeared on lists released by both regional and federal authorities as someone they were looking for.
“Fashion trends may come and go, but Florida’s Iced Earth have remained steadfastly committed to championing the cause of heavy metal through thick and thin. After years of laboring in obscurity and undergoing countless lineup changes, they slowly emerged as one of the greatest hopes for classic metal in America. Originally formed in 1984 as the Rose and later Purgatory by guitarist Jon Schaffer, the band spent five years in a constant state of flux while paying their dues on the Florida live circuit. They slowly honed their sound by combining ’80s thrash influences with the classic metal approach of Iron Maiden. Their 1988 Enter the Realm demo was an underground favorite, and after changing their name to Iced Earth, the band recorded their eponymous 1990 album with a lineup consisting of guitarists Schaffer and Randall Shawver, singer Gene Adams, bassist Dave Abell, and drummer Mike McGill.” – All Music
Source: Lambgoat
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