LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Says He Deleted His Social Media
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe says he has deleted his social media accounts, so fans can no longer leave negative comments on his pages. He said he still uses Substack, where only paying subscribers can comment, and joked that anyone who insults him there would still be blocked.
Blythe has previously argued that social media can encourage addiction and weaken real-world connection, while describing the internet as a useful tool when it supports human interaction. In interviews in 2020 and 2025, he said online contacts are not a substitute for practical help or the empathy and nuance of face-to-face communication.
- Randy Blythe says he has left social media.
- Only paid Substack subscribers can comment.
- He has warned against relying too heavily on online interaction.
Both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Deleting social media can be a reasonable way to protect one’s wellbeing and reclaim time for real-world relationships, particularly if the platforms encourage hostility or compulsive use. Blythe’s preference for more limited online spaces also reflects the view that digital tools are most useful when they support meaningful human connection.
The case against
Keeping social media accounts could allow an artist to communicate with a wider range of fans and hear criticism as well as praise. Restricting comments to paying subscribers, or blocking insulting users, may make discussion more controlled and reduce the chance of encountering views that would otherwise inform or challenge him.