Jon Schaffer

Jon Schaffer, founder of the metal band Iced Earth, shares his gripping account of the January 6th events that landed him in prison. He recounts his motivations for attending the rally, the chaos outside the Capitol, and his harrowing experience inside. Schaffer reveals the harsh realities of solitary confinement and its lasting impacts, as well as his journey to legal recovery and eventual pardon. Now, he’s pivoting from music to work with Attorneys for Freedom, focused on advocacy and self-defense rights.