Update – November 13th 6:43pm:
Maynard James Keenan has further tweeted of Eagles Of Death Metal member Matt McJunkins, revealing that while he is now safe, he was at one point held hostage:
Good news. Just confirmed our friend @mattmcjunkins of @puscifer @aperfectcircle & @EODMofficial was a hostage but is officially safe.
— Maynard J Keenan (@mjkeenan) November 14, 2015
As reported earlier, McJunkins is also a member of Puscifer and A Perfect Circle alongside Keenan. Various reports also now peg the death toll at Le Bataclan alone at 118.
Meanwhile, Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Julian Dorio‘s brother, Michael Dorio, shared the following tale his brother told him of the terrorist attack via ABC7.com:
“He said they were playing, about six songs into the show, and they heard, before they saw anything, they heard automatic machine gunfire. And it was so loud, it was louder than the band, and they all hit the stage floor. And as they got up to try to evacuate they saw men with machine guns just shooting anything and everything in the venue. Fifteen hundred people, Julian said, was about the capacity of the venue. 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.”
Update – November 13th 5:48pm:
Puscifer have reported that both Eagles Of Death Metal members Matt McJunkins and Dave Catching are safe. McJunkins himself is also a member of Puscifer and A Perfect Circle:
Reports that @mattmcjunkins and Davey are now safe. Exhale.
— PUSCIFER (@puscifer) November 14, 2015
This lines up with previous reports that the band had escaped the carnage.
Update – November 13th 5:34pm:
Agence France-Presse report that around 100 are dead in the concert attack, with three suspected attackers killed by police in the ensuing raid that ended the hostage situation.
#UPDATE Around 100 dead in attack on Paris concert venue: police https://t.co/AVjRM5qX4s
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015
#BREAKING Three suspected attackers killed in police raid on Paris concert hall: police
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015
Update – November 13th 5:23pm:
Following bassist Sergio Vega‘s statement, the Deftones have issued the following statement:
“Thank for all your inquiries on our well being. Band/Crew all safe and accounted for at this time. Prayers for those affected in these tragic events.”
Update – November 13th 5:13pm:
The New York Times report that the hostage situation has ended as police have raided the building and killed at least two of the hostage takers, who were reportedly armed with grenades as well as firearms. A photo from the concert reportedly taken before the violence started can be seen below:
Update – November 13th 5:04pm:
A posting on the official Eagles Of Death Metal Facebook reads:
“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 – November 13th 4:53pm:
The mother of Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Julian Dorio has told Washingtonpost.com that he and his fellow bandmates escaped the carnage and are currently at a local police station. Several crew members of the band are thought to be still held hostage in the venue however.
Update – November 13th 4:44pm:
Altpress.com have confirmed that the Deftones are safe amid the attacks. The band had been sightseeing in the city in recent days, preparing for their now cancelled string of shows that were due to take place at Le Bataclan beginning tomorrow, November 13th. Band bassist Sergio Vega also tweeted:
we're all good thanks to all who've reached out. it's so tragic. love you paris. prayers to all affected in anyway
— SERGE LA ROC (@SmurffedOut) November 13, 2015
Update – November 13th 4:39pm:
Reports are emerging that members of the Eagles Of Death Metal escaped the terrorist attacks unharmed.
Singer of Eagles of Death Metal escaped out back door in Paris theater, relative told @KESQ https://t.co/rXOGvpf65S pic.twitter.com/W2Doc1HOJv
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) November 13, 2015
French band Red Lemons also report that Eagles Of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes and his partner Tuesday Cross escaped the attack.
“For our american and english friends, a terrorist attack happened at the Eagles of death metal concert. We are safe. Mikel Ross, Eric McFadden we were with your mates Jesse, Tuesday, the other musicians outside, they’re safe too, they took a cab.”
The venue itself, Le Bataclan, was due to host three shows from the Deftones in a row beginning tomorrow November 14th-16th. Those shows will obviously be canceled now.
Original Story:
Reports are emerging that terrorists have taken hostages at the Le Bataclan concert hall in Paris, France. The Eagles Of Death Metal were scheduled to perform at that venue tonight, November 13th, with various outlets reporting that hostages have been taken and shots were fired during the concert. At least fifteen people have been slain at the venue, according to Sky.com.
Explosions also rocked a football stadium in the French capitol as well, though it is unclear if the two incidents are related. A live stream of the events as they unfold can be found over at Reddit.
