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Eagles of Death Metal, the band that was playing inside the Bataclan concert hall when it was attacked by gunmen who killed attendees and took hostages, has released a statement on their Facebook page following the night's horrific events.
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.Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal on Friday, November 13, 2015
Multiple sources are reporting that the hostage situation is now over, and that at least two attackers are dead.
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