Iced Earth Singer and Bassist Quit After Guitarist s Arrest for Involvement in Capitol Insurrection
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Following Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer’s arrest due to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, singer Stu Block and bassist Luke Appleton are leaving the heavy metal band.
Schaffer, who is the band’s last remaining founding member, was taken into custody by the FBI in his home state of Indiana on Jan. 17 for participating in the insurrection. Due to Schaffer’s notoriety in the metal community and long white beard, he was spotted quickly by many in photos of the attack. He is facing six charges and is currently being held in custody in Indiana, awaiting a hearing for his case.