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Foo Fighters and U2 Cancel Performances Following Attacks In Paris

Foo Fighters and U2 both cancelled performances following the attacks that left Paris in ruins and its people in mourning.

Paris’ quiet Friday night was disrupted by six separate violence attacks. One of which occurred at Le Bataclan theatre, where Eagles of Death Metal were performing when more than 100 attendees were taken hostage, many of which were shot, before before police stormed in and stopped the siege. The band, who were in mid-performance when the gunmen burst through the doors, were later found safe in another location.

The death toll currently sits at 132 people, with more than 300 others injured. Among the dead were the band’s Merchandise Manager Nick Alexander, music journalist Guillaume B. Decherf and International Product Manager for Mercury Records Thomas Ayad.

With respect to all of the victims, Foo Fighters cancelled the rest of their European tour.

They released a statement saying:

“It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris that we have been forced to announce the cancellation of the rest of our tour. In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can’t continue right now. There is no other way to say it. This is crazy and it sucks. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was hurt or who lost a loved one.”

U2 also cancelled two performances in Paris scheduled to be broadcast over the weekend. They visited the theatre to pay their respects among the other mourners.

According to The Mirror UK, they also released a statement:

“We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city.

“We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans. And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe.”

We send our condolences to the victims of this tragedy, people of Paris and anyone else who was affected.