mxdwn.co.uk » Paris Attacks https://www.mxdwn.co.uk all that matters in music in the UK Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:12:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1 Eagles of Death Metal Issue Statement Following Paris Attacks https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/eagles-of-death-metal-issue-statement-following-paris-attacks/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/eagles-of-death-metal-issue-statement-following-paris-attacks/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:14:44 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=2727 On Friday 13th November Eagles of Death Metal’s Bataclan gig was interrupted by a horrific shooting as part of the Paris attacks. La Bataclan was the hardest hit in Paris, with the death toll reaching 118 civilians, including the band’s merch seller Nick Alexander. Mercury Records’ international product manager Thomas Ayad and Les InRocks reporter Guillaume B Decherf were also killed during the shooting.

Since then the band have remained silent, only breaking it today with a statement addressing the tragic events. The statement explained how the band were “Still trying to come to terms” with what happened, with the band paying tribute to Nick Alexander and all the label staff killed. It also confirmed the band are cancelling all forthcoming shows.

The statement reads: “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 US 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.”

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/eagles-of-death-metal-issue-statement-following-paris-attacks/feed/ 0 Duran Duran to Donate Proceeds From Eagles of Death Metal ‘Save A Prayer’ Cover to Charity https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/duran-duran-to-donate-proceeds-from-eagles-of-death-metal-save-a-prayer-cover-to-charity/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/duran-duran-to-donate-proceeds-from-eagles-of-death-metal-save-a-prayer-cover-to-charity/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:56:42 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=2716 Duran Duran have promised to donate the proceeds from Eagles of Death Metal’s cover of their 1982 Rio hit ‘Save A Prayer’ to charity.

This follows a campaign to get Eagles of Death Metal to number one, to show solidarity with the victims of the horrific Paris attacks last week. at least 132 people were killed in the attacks, with the Bataclan –  where Eagle of Death Metal were playing – being the worst hit, with around 350 people injured and 87 killed.

The campaign selected the band’s cover of Duran Duran’s ‘Save A Prayer’ with an aim to get the song to number one as a way of showing “solidarity against terrorism and support for peace”. The song is currently seated at no.44 in the UK according to The Official Charts, jumping 52 places in a day.

Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, who wrote the original song, announced the pledge via twitter saying “@EODMforNo1 @DuranDuran will donate all proceeds due to us, from this version. Considering options that are useful, peaceful & uniting.”

You can join the campaign’s Facebook page here. You can also watch Duran Duran perform ‘Save a Prayer’ with Eagles of Death Metal on TFI Friday below:

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/duran-duran-to-donate-proceeds-from-eagles-of-death-metal-save-a-prayer-cover-to-charity/feed/ 0 87 Killed in Terror Attack at Eagles of Death Metal Gig https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/87-killed-in-terror-attack-at-eagles-of-death-metal-gig/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/87-killed-in-terror-attack-at-eagles-of-death-metal-gig/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:28:18 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=2684 At least 87 people were killed during an Eagles of Death Metal gig at the Bataclan in Paris during a series of coordinated terror attack, killing at least 129 people throughout the French city.

One of the victims was Nick Alexander, 36 from Essex, the merch seller for Eagles of Death Metal, and the first Briton confirmed dead after the attacks.

“It is with huge sorrow that we can confirm that our beloved Nick lost his life at the Bataclan last night,” the family said in a statement. “Nick was not just our brother, son and uncle, he was everyone’s best friend – generous, funny and fiercely loyal.

“Nick died doing the job he loved and we take great comfort in knowing how much he was cherished by his friends around the world. Thank you for your thoughts and respect for our family at this difficult time. Peace and light.”

It has been confirmed that all the members of Eagles of Death Metal are safe, as are their support act Red Lemons, who said in a statement on Instagram: “Guys… I don’t know what to say. We’re more than lucky…

“Thinking about those who passed away and who were having such a love time & happiness with all of us just a minute before…”

Deftones were also in the crowd during the gig, as they were set to start a three day stint at the venue, but were reported to have left before the shootings started. The posted a statement on their Facebook saying: “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.”

You can find all our updates on the situation here.

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