Terror Attack at Paris Bataclan

[Metallifreak]

This is terrible. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203

It is also reported that there's as much as 100 hostages at a Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/11/r ... -in-paris/

My thoughts are with the people of Paris and everyone affected.


Terrorists kill at least 100 at Eagles of Death Metal concert in Music venue Bataclan was among four venues targeted during coordinated terrorist attack

The city of Paris was stricken by a series of terrorist attacks on Friday night. The latest reports have at least 153 dead and many more injured.

Among the targets was the music venue Bataclan, where Eagles of Death Metal were performing a sold-out concert this evening. Police say terrorists took many of the concert-goers hostage, killing at least 118.

According to CNN, witnesses from inside the venue say there were between six to eight attackers.

Eagles of Death Metal is the collaboration between Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. Homme did not join the band for their European tour, however.

Update – 4:50 p.m. CT: As BrooklynVegan points out, the French band Red Lemons posted an update to Facebook saying they were outside the venue with the members of Eagles of Death Metal when the attack took place. "They're safe," Red Lemons' Facebook page said. "They took a cab." The mother of EODM drummer Julian Dorio confirmed as much to Washington Post, though she added the whereabouts of several crew members are unknown.

Update – 5:05 p.m. CT: Hostages from the Bataclan told CNN that "terrorists calmly executed hostages, reloaded, executed again in silence."

Update – 5:30 p.m. CT: Deftones, who were set to perform three consecutive nights at Bataclan beginning tomorrow, are safe and accounted for, according to Substream Magazine.

Update – 5:50 p.m. CT: Eagles of Death Metal wrote on Facebook, "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."

Update – 6:00 p.m. CT: According to Reuters, police stormed the Bataclan, killing two terrorists. The operation is "over."

Update – 6:15 p.m. CT: According to AFP, "around 100" people were killed inside the Bataclan.

Update – 6:45 p.m. CT: CNN reports that 118 people were killed inside the venue.

Update – 7:30 p.m. CT: Michael Dorio, the brother of EODM drummer Julain Dorio, told CNN that the band was on-stage when the shooting took place. Once the shooting began, the band quickly headed backstage, unharmed, and eventually ended up at a police station.

Update – 9:35 p.m. CT: According to NBC News San Diego, all of the principal band members are safe and accounted for. However, one crew member was killed and another was injured.

[no leaf clover]

What is this world coming to?

What are these people thinking??

Really shocking news!

My thoughts are with the victims, dead and wounded, their families and the people of Paris!

[sjmike]

Such horrific and terrifying events to happen last night. So many innocent people have died. Thoughts and prayers are will all of France!

[SCHULZI69]

[Metallifreak]

[SCHULZI69]

[jederlacht]

This all really suck indeed! It's really shame of EU who let come all those guys into the countries.
Just fyi, London's airport Gatwick had to get evacuated because of some suspicious stuff (no closer specification) and some guy with a gun possibly arrested. Jets all over London...

Btw. Are there any info if Deftones are doing the three nights in Paris or not? Might be obvious to cancel but just in case...
+ several gigs cancelled in France as well incl. In Flames - Nancy, Slayer and Manson, Papa Roach - Lille, etc...

In Belgium the securities at concerts got tighter.

I am telling you this is war. I am going to several gigs until the end of the year and I am shitting bricks to be safe. You never know...

[norbinho]

This all really suck indeed! It's really shame of EU who let come all those guys into the countries.

this is totally populistic, martin, blaming immigrants for this terror attacks is a shame.

[SCHULZI69]

Machine head :

FRANCE, WE STAND WITH YOU!
"Fluctuat Nec Mergitur" - we're hit by the waves but we don't sink!

[SCHULZI69]

This all really suck indeed! It's really shame of EU who let come all those guys into the countries.

this is totally populistic, martin, blaming immigrants for this terror attacks is a shame.

The problem here in france is that the shooters are french guys who have immigration background from older generations !!!!!!!!