Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins facing six child sex offence charges

[Mo]

THE lead singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets has been charged with conspiracy to rape a child under 13.

Ian Watkins, 35, of Pontypridd, appeared before Cardiff magistrates yesterday to face a total of six charges relating to sexual offences against children.

The 35-year-old, whose band have sold more than 3.5 million albums worldwide, is alleged to have conspired with another woman to rape a one-year-old girl, Cardiff magistrates heard.

He also stands accused of two incidents of conspiring to engage in sexual touching with two young children; possessing, making and distributing indecent images; and possessing "extreme" animal pornography.

The conspiracy charges related to a period between May 1 and Monday, while the indecent images related to a period between August 12 and Monday.

Defending barrister Tom Crowther said his client — dressed in a black hooded top and looking visibly tired — would be denying the charges and argued that his celebrity status could help to enforce bail conditions.

He also added that Lostprophets had cancelled a planned tour, Watkins had no previous convictions and his mother, who was sitting in the public gallery, was willing to put forward her house as a surety.

But presiding magistrate Alan Knight opted to remand Watkins — along with two women aged 20 and 24 — into custody.

The women, who face similar child sex allegations, cannot be named for legal reasons.

All three will appear before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, December 31.

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[Mo]

I'd make a joke right about now, but those allegations, if true, are just too fucked up.
What a cunt.

[Mo]

Though I have to say that the comment war on their Facebook page is pretty entertaining

[reprise85]

terrible. these people are irredeemable.

[soniclovenoize]

What exactly is lostprophets? Sounds like they are a Rhymesayers hippy-hop crew or what?

[Trotskilicious]

google.com sonic use it

[soniclovenoize]

I'd prefer you just tell me.

[Mo]

Lostprophets (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...peaker.svg.png /lɒstˈprɒfɪts/) are a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins, bassist (later guitarist) Mike Lewis, drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance. To date, Lostprophets have released five studio albums, including their most recent release Weapons on 2 April 2012. They are also part of the Cardiff music scene.^{[citation needed]}
The band have achieved two top ten hits on the UK Singles Chart ("Last Train Home" and "Rooftops"), one number one single on the Alternative Songs chart ("Last Train Home"), several Kerrang! Awards and nominations, and have sold around 3.5 million albums worldwide.

[Kahlo]

These fuckers insulted Billy. ONLY WE CAN DO THAT.

Oh and yeah, this guy is going to hell. Try and watch this music video (muted obviously) and try not to feel awkward:

[soniclovenoize]

So, these guys are like the bridge between post-Strokes and emo-pop?

This is pretty gross.

[whywontyoulistn]

You'll probably recognise this song:

[Kahlo]

That's an interesting way of saying shit. But yeah, they are shit.

[Kahlo]

Originally Posted by whywontyoulistn

You'll probably recognise this song:

I did like that when it came out. Then I heard a second song, and it got worse from then on.

[Mo]

Originally Posted by Kahlo

These fuckers insulted Billy. ONLY WE CAN DO THAT.

Oh and yeah, this guy is going to hell. Try and watch this music video (muted obviously) and try not to feel awkward:

Haha, Visible Noise Records disabled the comments under all of their Lostprophets videos. Probably a good idea.

[Kahlo]

Ah Ian Wantkids. Even if he clears his name, this band are fucked.

[killtrocity]

pretty shitty all around

[Mo]

I think it's safe to say that whether he is convicted or not, they will have lostprofits over this incident.

.

[soniclovenoize]

Originally Posted by whywontyoulistn

You'll probably recognise this song:

Ah, I see. No I didn't recognize it, but I see what they're all about now, thanks.

[Trotskilicious]

Originally Posted by Kahlo

muted obviously

christ i didn't take your advice it's horrible

i thought english bands stopped with the phony california accent

[Kahlo]

THEY ARE FROM WALES.

[Kahlo]

A COUNTY OF ENGLAND.

[Trotskilicious]

i dunno why i'm so surprised that there are BRITISH shitty incubus knockoffs but i am

[Trotskilicious]

lol county

[Trotskilicious]

that part where he says "Oral......hygine!" isn't a joke is it

[Kahlo]

Fuck this. I'm listening to Pulp.

[Toast]

How does "extreme" animal pornography differ from just regular animal pornography?

[Mo]

Maybe it's bestiality with Slipknot on the soundtrack?

[redbull]

shinobi vs dragon ninja

[Kahlo]

Originally Posted by Mo

Maybe it's bestiality with Slipknot on the soundtrack?

The whole thing I think it's sick.

Anyway, I just got a new book today for my christmas. How To Play Guitar by Ian Watkins. Lesson One: Fingering A Minor.

(thanks terrible friends texting me this stuff)

[Trotskilicious]

you know if that wasn't so witty...