The venue Le Bataclan in Paris, France, hosts hundreds of shows every year, and many of those are from metal bands. After the tragedy in Romania recently, another one happens. During an Eagles Of Death Metal concert last night, at least 112 people were killed by terrorists who also seized hostages. More than 1,000 people were inside the hall at the time of the rampage but police did bring the hostage situation to a close. This Friday night, several other attacks took place in Paris at different locations. The members of Eagles Of Death Metal survived according to their management. Deftones were also scheduled to perform at Le Bataclan today.

At Le Bataclan, gunmen reportedly burst into the venue and opened fire before detonating suicide bombs. A state of emergency has been declared in France and 15000 military personnel have been deployed onto the streets. It is understood eight attackers have been accounted for in Paris.

Michael Dorio, brother of Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Julian Dorio, said he spoke to Julian about 20-30 minutes after the attack. "He said he had been performing and heard the gunshots. They stopped playing and hit the deck and went backstage and exited," Michael Dorio told CNN.

Several metal bands have expressed their condolences and solidarity with the victims of these attacks. Many of those have played at this venue before. Here are just a few of those messages:

Eagles Of Death Metal posted on Facebook: "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."

Deftones: "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."

In Flames tweeted: "Paris, be safe! Horrible what's going on. Our thoughts are with you."

Between The Buried And Me: "Our hearts are in Paris... Stay strong."

Carnifex: "Positive thoughts and wishing safety to all those we know in Paris. Having just played Bataclan a few months ago this hits home."

Anthrax's Scott Ian said: "Kiss your kids, hug your partner and hope somebody somewhere has a plan."

AC/DC: "We mourn this tragic loss of life and stand with the world to salute your joie de vivre. Paix."

KISS: "To the people of France: We are saddened by today's horrific events. We are praying for you in this time of tragedy."

Trivium's Matt Heafy said: "My heart goes to all those lost, missing, affected. @le_bataclan has brought us all together many times before."

Metallica's bassist Robert Trujillo tweeted: "Our hearts are with Paris tonight."

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