Musicians around the world have united to share their love and support following the horrific news of over 100 deaths at an Eagles Of Death Metal show in Paris which was stormed by armed attackers overnight.
While all attackers are now reported to be dead, the death toll from their attack during EODM’s set at the Bataclan Theatre has risen to at least 118. The gig’s Facebook event page is still be filled with messages of support, while musicians have taken to social media to share their condolences, with some revealing just how close they came to being stuck in Paris last night.
Aussie band Closure In Moscow performed in Paris overnight, and have taken to Facebook to say they are all safe and heading out of the city. “Our thoughts and love go out to everyone that has been effected by this terrible night so far,” they say.
Sydney outfit What So Not also managed to make it out of Paris, and are now considering themselves very lucky. “Love to everyone in Paris right now,” they posted to Facebook. “We left 2 hours before it all went down, feeling lucky. Please be careful friends.”
Since the incident, EODM have issued only one statement:
We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.
Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal on Friday, 13 November 2015
A stack of other acts and musicians have thrown their love behind the band, their crew, and all the victims involved. Here are just a selection of such posts from across social media:
We're all safe guys, thanks for asking! Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these terrible events tonight… #parisstrong
— CHUNKNOCAPTAINCHUNK (@ChunknocaptainC) November 14, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to everyone in Paris.
— Dad (@markhoppus) November 13, 2015
My heart and thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of the victims and all the people in Paris tonight xxxx
— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) November 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/AlexAllTimeLow/status/665290434307088384
https://twitter.com/yelyahwilliams/status/665303595621838851
A representative for Eagles of Death Metal has told Pitchfork that all band members are safe.
Michael Dorio, the brother of Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Julian Dorio, has told CNN the band were on stage when the shootings took place. They reportedly headed backstage, unharmed, and ended up at a police station.
Watch Dorio explain the situation alongside some further reactions below, and head here for more info on the tragic incident.
“They heard first, saw second & immediately bolted backwards” Michael Dorio brother of @EODMofficial drummer https://t.co/uIAByYIdSn
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) November 14, 2015
As a musician who takes a different stage everyday, you forget how vulnerable you are up there. Hope the EODM guys and crew are ok
— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) November 13, 2015
We’re extremely sad to hear about the situation in Paris. Sending our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families.
— Simple Plan (@simpleplan) November 13, 2015
Our thoughts are with you #Paris. We love you. pic.twitter.com/NM9ZEGU8Li
— blink-182 (@blink182) November 14, 2015
Thoughts + prayers to friends / family in Paris and everyone at Le Bataclan – a venue we played recently. A senseless and horrible tragedy.
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) November 14, 2015
Just heard there's a possibility former @30SECONDSTOMARS crew may be among the hostages / victims. Unbelievable tragic and horrific.
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) November 14, 2015
We have finally been let out of the venue we have been locked in for the last 4 hours we played tonight in Paris into a…
Posted by BOO SEEKA on Friday, 13 November 2015
Words cannot describe the horror of what has happened in Paris tonight. We were meant to be flying to France in only a…
Posted by Hiatus Kaiyote on Friday, 13 November 2015
