Randy Blythe Congratulates Transgender Metal Vocalist Danica Roem on Her Election Victory
Danica Roem isn’t only making headlines within our little metal sphere of the world but on a national scale as well. Her election to the Virginia House of Delegates as an open transgender woman is truly historic, and it’s been an added bonus to see her lifelong passion of metal (she fronts the band Cab Ride Home) mentioned in most of that coverage.
As Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe so eloquently stated, “When was the last time you heard of a high-level elected official who was a raging Dark Tranquility fan? Or who could discuss Cannibal Corpse in any manner other than a potential court case?”
The singer, always outspoken on social issues, posted a congratulatory message to his home state’s latest election official on his Instagram account yesterday, and it’s every bit as gracious and positive as you’d expect:
“FINALLY! Some GOOD news! Time to take this moment to personally congratulate this woman, Danica Roem, on her historic electoral victory over Bob Marshall, a man who described himself as his state’s “CHIEF HOMOPHOBE”- Webster’s defines HOMOPHOBIA as: “irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals” (Nice, Mister Marshall- what exactly are you scared of, btw? It’s not like you’re gonna “catch the gay” or suddenly start crossdressing.)
Why is this a historic victory? Because Roem is now the first OPENLY transgender person to run as such and then be elected to a state legislature in the history of the United States of America. What state did this happen in? MY STATE, Virginia.
Oh yeah- Danica is also a writer (award-winning journalist), aaaaaaaand… a singer in a melodic DEATH METAL BAND. By the way, America, THAT is a first, too-when was the last time you heard of a high-level elected official who was a raging Dark Tranquility fan? Or who could discuss Cannibal Corpse in any manner other than a potential court case?
So Danica, if you read this, as a fellow Virginian, writer, vocalist in a metal band, & OPEN-MINDED HUMAN BEING- CONGRATS. Good luck, & don’t let the bastards grind you down. You’re gonna need it…”
For more on Danica, her political aspirations and her passion for metal, read this excellent profile published on Noisey back in June by Kim Kelly.
