LostProphets singer Ian Watkins will spend the next 29 years in jail as a convicted pedophile.
In sentencing Ian Watkins the even shocked judge said that he has seen a lot of horrific cases but this case breaks new ground.
Watkins was found guilty of multiple child sex offences including the raping of a baby.
The judge noted Watkins fame through the band LostProphets the singer abused his position to “induce young female fans to help satisfy your insatiable lust”.
Watkins appeared to show no sympathy for his crimes in court.
LostProphets formed in Wales in 1997. They have released five albums. 2006’s ‘Liberation Transmission’ was a number one album in the UK.
LostProphets discography
Thefakesoundofprogress (2000) (reached no 44 UK)
Start Something (2004) (reached no 4 UK, 66 Australia)
Liberation Transmission (2006) (reached no 1 UK, 62 Australia)
The Betrayed (2010) (reached no 3 UK, 49 Australia)
Weapons (2012) (reached no 9 UK, 55 Australia)
