Korn Speak About Mosh Pit Murder Of Fan

Korn have spoken for the first time about the death of fan Anthony Richards who was attacked at a gig in Atlanta on Monday.

Richards died on Tuesday as a result of the injuries after being beaten up by two men in the mosh pit of the show which was part of the ‘Family Values’ tour.

A statement from the band says: “All the bands on The Family Values Tout offer their sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of 30-year-old Andy Richardson.”

“Richardson, who attended Sunday’s show at Atlanta’s Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheater, was beaten by two men at the concert and subsequently was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, August 1.”

“The incident occurred during the Deftones set, before tour headliners Korn took the stage. Korn are appalled at the actions of these men and are imploring anyone who witnessed this senseless act or has any information about the attack to please immediately come forward by contacting local authorities.”

Police are still searching for the two men thought to have carried out the attack.