Eagles Of Death Metal issue statement following Paris attacks

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Since the horror of the Paris attacks that left 129 dead and many more injured on Friday night, Eagles Of Death Metal have issued a unifying statement after their gig at Le Bataclan was at the heart of the attacks.

The statement released via their Facebook page expresses that they're horrified by the events that took place and the band's "thoughts and hearts" are with those that fell victim to the attacks. 

They express their grief at losing their "brother Nick Alexander" who was the band's march seller and first Briton confirmed dead. "Record company comrades" Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser, and Manu Perez were also lost amongst the terror. 

The statement reads as follows: "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."

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