Members of METALLICA, AC/DC, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N’ ROSES, SHINEDOWN and PAPA ROACH are among the musicians who have reacted with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night. Some of their views can be seen below.
The worst of tonight’s carnage occurred at the EAGLES OF DEATH METAL concert at the Bataclan hall, where at least 112 were killed. More than 1,000 people were inside the hall at the time of the rampage. A journalist who was at the concert there escaped and told CNN: “I found myself inside the concert hall when several armed individuals burst in, in the middle of the concert. Two or three men, without masks, came in with Kalashnikov-type automatic weapons and began shooting blindly at the crowd … it lasted 10, 15 minutes. It was extremely violent and there was a wave of panic. Everyone was running in all directions towards the stage. It was a stampede and even I was trampled on. I saw a lot of people hit by bullets. The gunmen had loads of time to reload at least three times. They weren’t masked; they knew what they were doing; they were very young.”
Michael Dorio, brother of EAGLES OF DEATH METAL drummer Julian Dorio, said he spoke to Julian about 20-30 minutes after the attack. “He said he had been performing and heard the gunshots. They stopped playing and hit the deck and went backstage and exited,” Michael Dorio told CNN.
Michael Dorio told WSB-TV Channel 2 that his brother was okay and at a police station in Paris.
“I don’t know if it was seated or standing, but Julian, the lead singer and some of the crew, there was a door back of the stage that led to a street and they flew out the back door,” he said.
I play these venues,I know these people,the fans, the crew, the photographers, the journalists.It's an attack on my world. ❤️to🇫🇷!
— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) November 14, 2015
In times like this we need to remember we are all in this thing together.Fuck the Hate over petty… https://t.co/tIAlxYWZxL
— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) November 14, 2015
And tonight we drink French wine. Vive La France!! We stand with France and the French People! pic.twitter.com/XSHJR1g5yo
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) November 14, 2015
Rehearsing tonight! May our noise resonate and be an outlet for those overseas 🇫🇷 #PeaceForParis pic.twitter.com/3HXiOQ2bjo
— Warbringer (@warbringerband) November 14, 2015
Our hearts go out to the people of Paris. https://t.co/Colws0guOm
— Pantera (@Pantera) November 14, 2015
My heart aches for the victims of tonight's attack and the good people of Paris. Sending love to all… https://t.co/CMe5gqvNqP
— Myles Kennedy (@MylesKennedy) November 14, 2015
To the people of France: We are saddened by today's horrific events. We are praying for you in this time of tragedy.
— KISS (@KISSOnline) November 14, 2015
#jetaimeparis – mkh pic.twitter.com/5AQH5aJUNH
— Matthew Kiichi Heafy (@matthewkheafy) November 14, 2015
I can't imagine a reason to end so many innocent lives or believing that there is a God who would condone it https://t.co/wZPwzc8lFh
— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) November 14, 2015
Heartbroken. Love and prayers to Paris.
— Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) November 14, 2015
Together we stand with the people and fans in France against the ugly face of terror. https://t.co/xTSsR4i2N5
— Accept (@accepttheband) November 14, 2015
#PrayForParis https://t.co/8yd65zH3IB
— Bumblefoot (@bumblefoot) November 14, 2015
My heart goes to all those lost, missing, affected. @le_bataclan has brought us all together many times before. https://t.co/subu3geeKT
— Matthew Kiichi Heafy (@matthewkheafy) November 14, 2015
Thoughts and prayers go out to Paris and the people involved in this tragic situation. — feeling sad
— Nick Menza (@MenzaNick) November 14, 2015
1st, my #love & condolences to all those affected by the #terrorist attacks in Paris. ❤️ 2nd, any… https://t.co/dIlgXhAtkh
— ☆ OTEP SHAMAYA ☆ (@otepofficial) November 14, 2015
Praying for all of our brothers and sisters in Paris. Big love to all of you. This stuff breaks my heart pic.twitter.com/GL7LhwZIJ3
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) November 14, 2015
Hopefully all of our Parisian/French are sage in the midst of this black day. WE LOVE YOU! #FozzyFrance
— FOZZY (@FOZZYROCK) November 14, 2015
Our prayers go out to anyone involved with the current situation in Paris. Senseless acts of anger or whatever… https://t.co/uGcQWjPY2l
— Black Stone Cherry (@BlkStoneCherry) November 14, 2015
Please #Paris Police, take action. #Bataclan
— Phil Labonte (@philthatremains) November 14, 2015
Our hearts are with Paris tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZRDD8BmhvM
— Robert Trujillo (@RobertTrujillo) November 14, 2015
Just angry, sick to my stomach, & sad about what has transpired in Paris. There comes a time for action…right about now seems good.
— Eric Bass (@ebassprod) November 14, 2015
It also hits extra hard for me, because those were just fans at a rock show. Faces we see every night out here. I'm just heartbroken.
— Eric Bass (@ebassprod) November 14, 2015
What happened in Paris is awful , so sad for these victims and so angry!
— John Dolmayan/SOAD (@JohnDolmayan) November 14, 2015
We are praying for everyone in this tragic event . 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BXDCseQH1q
— Maria Brink (@MariaBrink) November 14, 2015
#Prayers4Paris @EODMofficial Our Hearts and Prayers go out to the victims of #ParisAttacks #StayStrongParis pic.twitter.com/PBwDJpcb57
— BulletBoys (@TheBulletBoys) November 14, 2015
Our love & prayers go out to all the victims & families affected by these horrific attacks in Paris. Just heartbroken & sickened by this.
— Tom Keifer (@TomKeiferMusic) November 14, 2015
We mourn this tragic loss of life and stand with the world to salute your joie de vivre. Paix. pic.twitter.com/TrLFgnlRaK
— AC/DC (@acdc) November 14, 2015
Mortified by the horrific events in Paris. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the innocent victims… https://t.co/I67BHhRazv
— Slash (@Slash) November 14, 2015
Sending all my love & thoughts to the French people. I hope justice is done for those who died & those who were hurt.
#ParisAttacks
— MEGA-GEEK MELTDOWN!! (@CoreyTaylorRock) November 13, 2015
Kiss your kids, hug your partner and hope somebody somewhere has a plan.
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) November 14, 2015
sending all my love to all the people in paris being attacked, killed, and hurt and taken hostage right now
— Flea (@flea333) November 13, 2015
Unreal what's happening in Paris, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved and the @EODMofficial dudes and fans trapped in that venue.
— Jake Pitts (@JakePittsBVB) November 13, 2015
Sending our prayers out to #Paris
— Pop Evil (@PopEvil) November 13, 2015
Positive thoughts and wishing safety to all those we know in Paris. Having just played Bataclan a few months ago this hits home.
— CARNIFEX (@carnifex) November 14, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with those involved in the attacks in Paris. Horrible news to wake up to in Australia.
— August Burns Red (@abrband) November 13, 2015
Paris, you are on our minds tonight…
— Killswitch Engage (@kseofficial) November 13, 2015
The world has changed forever… Again.
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) November 13, 2015
Our thoughts go out to everyone in Paris right now. Horrible & very sad.
— Godsmack Official (@Godsmack_Music) November 14, 2015
Our thoughts to everyone in Paris tonight #ParisShooting. Prayers to The Eagles Of Death Metal @EODMofficial #EODM.
— Danko Jones (@dankojones) November 13, 2015
Our thoughts go out to those in Paris
— Cradle of Filth (@CradleofFilth) November 13, 2015
Heartbroken hearing the news coming out of Paris right now.
— ❌ Nikki Sixx ❌ (@NikkiSixx) November 13, 2015
Please #pray4paris GOD BE SWIFT…. https://t.co/wgEQZzZ6dZ
— ❌ Nikki Sixx ❌ (@NikkiSixx) November 14, 2015
Praying for everyone in Paris
— P.O.D. (@POD) November 13, 2015
#PapaRoach x #PrayForParis https://t.co/IvDkCNtRyz pic.twitter.com/PUOUw20pxY
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) November 14, 2015
Source: Blabbermouth
