Eagles Of Death Metal issue official statement following Paris attacks

The band - whose core members include Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme - were playing Parisian venue Le Bataclan as it was attacked on 13 November. Though they managed to escape, 89 people were killed, and hundreds injured.

The group released an initial statement saying that they were trying to "determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew". The band's merchandise manager, Nick Alexander from Colchester, and three representatives from their label were among those killed during the attacks.

Five days on from Friday's atrocities, Eagles Of Death Metal have issued a full statement:

“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 U.S. 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.”

The band released their latest record, Zipper Down, last month.