Metal Anarchy

Metallica’s, and Rammsetin’s project manager, Thomas Ayad was among the victims killed during the Paris terrorist attacks. R.I.P.

Metallica posted the following tribute:

“We had great fortune to work with Thomas Ayad at Universal Music France for the past eight years and while Thomas had the official title of being our “project manager,” we knew him as a member of our Metallica family, a fan, a friend . . . and a warm, helpful, supportive familiar face each time we visited France. Friday we lost Thomas, at the Bataclan theatre, in a way that none of us can begin to comprehend. Our thoughts are with Thomas’ friends, family, co-workers and all Parisians during these very difficult times. (photo from November 9, 2011 at Taratata TV show)”

Rammstein also posted a tribute:

“Rammstein extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Thomas Ayad, who lost his life at the Bataclan Theatre last Friday. We had the great pleasure of working with Thomas at Universal Music France, who was Rammstein’s product manager for the past years. Our deepest sympathy goes to the people of Paris during this difficult time.”

The terrorist attacks occurred in six locations throughout Paris, France on Friday, November 13. According to CNN, at least 129 people were killed overall, with at least 80 being slaughtered at the Bataclan music hall, where Eagles Of Death Metal were playing. 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.