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Jesse Hughes Of Eagles Of Death Metal Brands Parkland Survivors 'Disgusting'


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For someone from a country where guns are banned and there are generally zero school shootings most years, it seems the obvious way to solve America's problem is to reduce the availability of firearms. Not according to Eagles of Death Metal star Jesse Hughes, however, who's angry that anyone should suggest such a thing.

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The band's frontman used his experience escaping the Bataclan mass shooting of 2015 as an excuse to launch an merciless tirade against the protestors of the March for Our Lives movement - including the young people who survived the Parkland high shool massacre.

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Sting To Reopen Bataclan Music Venue In Paris With Charity Gig


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Veteran rocker Sting is set to play a charity gig at the Bataclan in Paris, reopening the music venue on the eve of the first anniversary of the horrifying terrorist attack in which 89 people died.

The former singer of The Police, 65, will perform at the iconic venue in the east of Paris on November 12th, the day before the city marks the first anniversary of the atrocities inflicted in a co-ordinated attack by ISIS last year that targeted a number of bars, restaurants and the national football stadium. A total of 130 people died, and many more were injured.

StingSting will play a charity gig at Le Bataclan in Paris on November 12th

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Eagles Of Death Metal Frontman Apologies For Suggesting Bataclan Attack Might Have Been An Inside Job


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Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes has issued an apology, after he suggested the November 13th attacks on the Bataclan theatre in Paris could have been an inside job. Hughes’ apology comes after the Bataclan’s owners called his remarks, which were made in an interview with Fox Business News, “grave and defamatory.”

Jesse HughesJesse Hughes has apologies for comments he made about security at the Bataclan.

“I humbly beg forgiveness from the people of France, the staff and security of the Bataclan, my fans, family, friends and anyone else hurt or offended by the absurd accusations I made,” Hughes wrote.

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Eagles Of Death Metal Frontman Speaks About Gun Control Ahead Of Paris Return


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Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes has spoken about gun control in an emotional interview ahead of the band’s return to Paris. The American rock group were on stage at the Bataclan theatre in Paris on November 13th, when terrorists stormed the venue killing 89 people.

Eagles of Death MetalEagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes has spoken about the events of November 13th.

Hughes, who has previously advocated gun ownership was asked if his views had changed following the experience. “Did your French gun control stop a single fucking person from dying at the Bataclan?” Hughes answered.

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Eagles Of Death Metal Join U2 On Stage During Paris Gig


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Eagles of Death Metal have made an emotional return to Paris, appearing as surprise guests during U2’s gig at the AccorHotels Arena on Monday evening. Bringing the band to the stage U2 frontman Bono said: 'They were robbed of their stage three weeks ago and we would like to offer them ours tonight.

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Bono Says Nothing Will Stop U2 From Playing Paris


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Bono has declared that nothing will stand in the way of U2 playing their upcoming concerts in Paris over the weekend, and the frontman hopes that the performance will inspire fans.

U2 and a number of other bands, including Foo Fighters, were forced to cancel gigs in the beleaguered city in the immediate aftermath of the attacks on November 13th. The Irish group’s gigs, the first of which was scheduled for the 14th, was understandably called off and rearranged for December 6th and 7th at the AccorHotels Arena.

BonoBono and U2 have assured fans that nothing will prevent them from playing Paris

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Eagles Of Death Metal Intend To Return To Paris To Reopen Bataclan Venue


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Eagles of Death Metal, the Californian heavy rock band caught up in the terrorist attacks at Paris venue Le Bataclan earlier this month, have said that they would like to be the first act to perform there when it reopens.

“I don't want to spend my life trying to appease assholes I want to spend my life smiling with my friends and entertaining them,” said the groups lead singer Jesse Hughes to Vice in an interview where he recalled the horrifying moments when the terrorists struck.

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Duran Duran Will Donate Proceeds From Eagles Of Death Metal's 'Save A Prayer' Cover To Charity


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Duran Duran have confirmed they will donate all royalties from Eagles of Death Metal’s cover of ‘Save A Prayer’ to charity. The single is currently climbing the UK charts, after an online campaign was started to get the cover to number one following Friday’s attacks in Paris.

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Eagles Of Death Metal Merchandise Manager Confirmed As First Briton Dead In Paris Attacks


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Nick Alexander, the merchandise manager for Eagles of Death Metal, has been named as the first Briton confirmed dead in the Paris terror attacks. At least 129 people are reported dead following the attacks, which took place in different venues across the French capital on Friday night.

Eagles of Death MetalNick Alexander, the merchandise manager for Eagles of Death Metal, has been named as the first Briton confirmed dead in the Paris terror attacks.

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

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Eagles Of Death Metal Fly Into The Autumn With UK Tour


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They performed a stellar set at Download Festival over the weekend and now Josh Homme's band Eagles of Death Metal have added more UK tour dates to their 2015 schedule, with a handful of shows in November following yet more top festival appearances.

Eagles of Death Metal perform in ParisEagles of Death Metal return for a UK tour later this year

With festival dates around Europe this summer - including two in the US and Canada - Eagles Of Death metal will take their busy year right into the Autumn with nine more dates to come including a set at The Forum in London on November 5th 2015. Their next live show, however, will take place tomorrow (June 16th) at The Garage in Glasgow, a city which they will return to on November 11th at the O2 ABC. They will also hit London's KOKO the following day.

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