Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/06/14
By: Chen Chun-hua and Lilian Wu

Taipei, June 14 (CNA) Freddy Lim (林昶佐), a legislator and lead vocalist of the Taiwanese death-metal band Chthonic, received a Global Metal Award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards in London Monday, Lim’s office said in Taipei Tuesday.

Lim received the award from American Motley Crue rocker Nikki Sixx, who praised Lim’s contributions to music and his devotion to international human rights.

He also described Lim as the first rock star to enter the legislature and the only winner from Asia.

Lim, in his acceptance speech, gave special thanks to the voters in his constituency of Zhongzheng and Wanhua districts in Taipei, who he said have given him the opportunity to change Taiwan’s politics.

He said that Taiwanese not only have to face domestic issues, but also have to face pressure from China, and that young people have to stand up for change.     [FULL  STORY]