Metal Anarchy

Eagles Of Death Metal have officially issued a statement about the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, which occurred in six locations throughout the country, including the Bataclan where the band was playing. According to CNN, at least 129 people were killed overall, with at least 80 being slaughtered during the show. The band stopped playing as soon as they heard gunfire, and headed to the exit. Terrorists then begun taking hostages, and killed them one by one. All the band members made it out alive, including Matt McJunkins, who was one of the hostages. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and France has since responded with a massive airstrike on Syria.

Here’s what EODM had to say:

“While the band is now home safe, we are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France. Our thoughts and hearts are first and foremost with our brother Nick Alexander, our record company comrades Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser, and Manu Perez, and all the friends and fans whose lives were taken in Paris, as well as their friends, families, and loved ones.

Although bonded in grief with the victims, the fans, the families, the citizens of Paris, and all those affected by terrorism, we are proud to stand together, with our new family, now united by a common goal of love and compassion.

We would like to thank the French police, the FBI, the U.S. and French State Departments, and especially all those at ground zero with us who helped each other as best they could during this unimaginable ordeal, proving once again that love overshadows evil.

All EODM shows are on hold until further notice.

Vive la musique, vive la liberté, vive la France, and vive EODM.”

In other news Josh Homme (Queens Od The Stone Age), who is a member of Eagles Of Death Metal, but wasn’t at the Bataclan, is collecting money for the victims’ families. You can donate HERE.