Mass Shooting At Las Vegas Country Music Festival, Rock & Metal Musicians React

Tragedy has struck the music world once again last night (October 1), as 64-year-old Stephan Paddock open fired on the Route 91 Harvest country music festival in Las Vegas, NV as Jason Aldean was performing. According to CNN, the shooter took aim from the 32nd floor window of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, and killed 59 people and injured over 500 others. Paddock is now dead, and is believed to have taken his own life. Thie incident is the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Below you can find social media posts from various members of the rock/metal community:

Just woke up to the horrible news about Las Vegas. Checking on friends & family now. Shocked.

— fuck your checkmark (@CoreyTaylorRock) October 2, 2017

There are no proper words to express to Las Vegas right now. Thoughts, love, strength, and everything possible to them right now.

— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) October 2, 2017

Waking up 2 this awful Las Vegas news. So sorry for those of you who have lost loved ones. This is so damn heartbreaking.

— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) October 2, 2017

Waking up to such awful news needs to stop. I wish we could all just respect life and enjoy the ride together. So heartbreaking💔

— Zacky V (@Vengenz1) October 2, 2017

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❤️ to all our friends, family, fans & everyone in Vegas.

— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) October 2, 2017

Thinking of everyone affected by the Las Vegas tragedy. So so horrible.

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) October 2, 2017

Praying for everyone in Las Vegas tonite. Please get to safety, help one another out. This is absolutely horrific. Our hearts are broken.

— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 2, 2017

Our hearts go out to the victims in the horrible Las Vegas shooting at a Country Music festival last night. https://t.co/p794ApGFO0 pic.twitter.com/yMCDqMtnHD

— Machine Head (@MfnH) October 2, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the great city of Las Vegas…

— SHINEDOWN (@Shinedown) October 2, 2017

Sick fckn world. Literally.

— ɐuıɯ❣️ (@MinaCaputo) October 2, 2017

Sending prayers to all affected by this senseless, cowardly tragedy in Vegas… and those not affected, here’s a way to help if you wish. pic.twitter.com/wWgOTCLTyV

— Nita Strauss (@hurricanenita) October 2, 2017

Completely devastated by the horrible news from Las Vegas. This can't keep happening…😔 https://t.co/hhcRQUyVUK

— Liv Sin (@livsin) October 2, 2017

My god…what do you say, what do you do, what do you feel…peace to you all pic.twitter.com/AA1WZz8AtD

— Taylor Momsen (@taylormomsen) October 2, 2017

💔 #LasVegasShooting
Our prayers & thoughts go out to the fallen and their families🙏🏼 🇺🇸

— P.O.D. (@POD) October 2, 2017

Devastated. #lasvegas #prayforlasvegas 💔 pic.twitter.com/7PmTp1dtFX

— John 5 🎸 (@john5guitarist) October 2, 2017

Love and Prayers to Las Vegas. Hang in there. pic.twitter.com/llQbgn0w8h

— Islander (@ISLANDER_band) October 2, 2017

Hope everyone In Las Vegas is safe. What is wrong with people?

— Nonpoint (@nonpoint) October 2, 2017

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— Disturbed (@Disturbed) October 2, 2017

MA sends our thoughts & condolences to everyone in the amazing city of Las Vegas. 🙏🏻 #PrayersForLasVegas

— Metal Allegiance (@metalallegiance) October 2, 2017

Thought and prayers to the victim’s families, the injured and all involved in this horrific tragedy. #prayforlasvegas pic.twitter.com/wxXR6DiRh0

— FOZZY (@FOZZYROCK) October 2, 2017

Vegas💔

— Rise Against (@riseagainst) October 2, 2017

Mass Shooting At Las Vegas Country Music Festival, Rock & Metal Musicians React

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