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Nick Alexander, who worked Eagles of Death Metal ’s merchandise table during the group’s European tour, was among the 118 people killed in the terror attack at Paris’ Bataclan , Alexander’s family confirmed in a statement. He was 36. “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,” Alexander’s family said. “Nick died doing the job he loved and we take great comfort in knowing how much he was cherished by his friends around the world. Thank you for your thoughts and respect for our family at this difficult time. Peace and light.” In addition to serving as merch manager for Eagles of Death Metal, Alexander held a similar role on multiple tours with Sum 41, Panic! at the Disco and the Black Keys . “I spent a lot of time with Nick, but the thing about the touring merch job, it’s one of the more thankless … [Read more...] about Eagles of Death Metal Merch Manager Nick Alexander Killed in Paris Attack

UPDATE: Contrary to media reports stating a member of Eagles of Death Metal was killed in the Paris terrorist attacks , a representative for the group tells Rolling Stone that there were no fatalities within the band. Eagles of Death Metal are assessing the situation following a mass shooting that took place at their concert at Paris’ Bataclan Friday night. “We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew,” the group wrote in a statement on Facebook . “Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.” Earlier in the evening, the mother and wife of drummer Julian Dorio both told The Washington Post that he’d told them the group had made it out of the venue. “He called to say that he loved me and he was safe,” wife Emily said. “Everyone on stage was able to get off.” Mother Mary Lou reported similar news to the paper, claiming that the fates of several crew members was unclear. Julian was at a … [Read more...] about Eagles of Death Metal Issue Statement on Paris Attack

Chris Rock, who is currently busy with his Ego Death World Tour performing across the UK, recently shared his opinion on the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial. The comedian during his set at the Royal Albert Hall said, "Believe all women except Amber Heard." Johnny Depp's Lawyers Celebrate As Amber Heard Mentions Kate Moss, Watch Viral Video He began the set with an Oscars anecdote and said, "I'm okay in case anyone was wondering," and added, "I got my hearing back and I am trying to make a decent show." He also talked about various contemporary and controversial topics, including the popular defamation case. Joking about the case and the court trial, he also took a couple of shots at Amber Heard. Talking about Depp's claim that Amber took a dump on his bed after they had a fight, Chris said, "Believe all women, believe all women except Amber Heard. What is she on? She s**t in his bed! She is fine but she is not sh**ting fine." Earlier this … [Read more...] about Chris Rock Sides With Johnny Depp In Comedy Tour Roast, Says Believe All Women Except Amber Heard

Good news for Love, Death & Robots fans. Netflix has dropped a surprise Season 3 episode ahead of the Emmy-winning animated anthology series’ May 20 premiere. You can watch the full episode, titled “Three Robots: Exit Strategies” at the bottom of the story. In the episode, based on the short story by sci-fi novelist John Scalzi, the titular trio of droll droids return to take a whirlwind tour studying post-apocalyptic human survival strategies before mankind was finally snuffed out. Created by Tim Miller ( Deadpool) , Love, Death & Robots showcases five- to 15-minute episodes created by different animation teams from around the world. The series features a wide breadth of genres — science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy — that house the stories told through animation styles from traditional 2D to photo-real 3D CGI. New episodes in Volume 3 range from uncovering an ancient evil to a comedic apocalypse. Miller executive produces with David Fincher … [Read more...] about ‘Love, Death & Robots’: Netflix Drops Surprise Season 3 Episode

Following up his historic debut at Madison Square Garden , Nigerian star Burna Boy is hitting the road for his newly-announced Love, Damini tour , scheduled to take place this summer. The brief stretch of dates will kick off with the Bridgetown festival in Barbados on July 17 and span through July 31, where Burna Boy will wrap with a performance at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Stops in between include appearances in Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Houston, Boston, and more. General sale for the Love, Damini tour begins Friday, May 20 at 12 p.m. local time via Burna Boy’s official One Space Ship website. The tour is set to kick off shortly after the release of Love, Damini, the six studio album from Burna Boy, which is due out on July 2. The news of the project arrived during the artist’s sold-out headlining show at MSG where he became the first Nigerian musician to lead a show at the iconic venue. The record is preceded by the recently shared single “Last Last,” which … [Read more...] about Burna Boy Follows Up Madison Square Garden Debut With ‘Love, Damini’ Summer 2022 Tour

CEN A tragic end to what was supposed to be an exciting stunt -- after a father miscalculated his cliff jump -- leading to his death as his family watched in horror. The video is tough to watch, you see the man take a leap from the 100-foot cliff in Spain. Clearly, he knows something is wrong quickly, letting out a scream before clipping the jagged rock and hitting the water ... you hear the woman recording yell, "Oh my God!" CEN According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin , the woman recording was the man's wife -- his son was also present -- and they had rented a boat for the day to tour the rocks on one of the Malgrats Isles by Santa Ponsa. The report says authorities were called to the scene shortly after the accident, and they were able to locate the man's body. It's unclear who the man was or if he was visiting the area on vacation. … [Read more...] about Man Jumps to His Death in Spanish Cliff Dive Gone Wrong, Family Watches

As the tragic scope and breadth of the Paris terrorist attacks continues to unfurl, attendees of Eagles of Death Metal ’s show at concert venue Bataclan have begun detailing their horrific accounts of the hostage situation that claimed the lives of 89 people. Here are some of their stories: “My friends and I were at a barricade near the stage on [guitarist] Dave Catching’s side. Eagles of Death Metal started to play at 9 p.m. They were fucking great, and I’m not saying that because of what happened. Maybe 40 minutes, 50 minutes after, we heard pop, pop, pop-pop pop, pop . It was not like the sound of guns. We heard maybe 15 shots, before we realized it was very serious. I didn’t see anyone get shot, but my friend who plays guitar in my band [Red Lemons], saw the three guys. He saw the red and orange color of the fire coming out of the Kalashnikovs. I saw Jesse [Hughes’] face, and all the musicians ran toward the back, so I said, ‘Let’s get out.’ We went through the stage … [Read more...] about Bataclan Concertgoers Describe Horror of Terrorist Attack

The Islamic State (ISIS) have claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks on Paris Friday that killed 127 people, including 118 at an Eagles of Death Metal concert . The terror group took credit for the attacks in an online statement, French President Francois Hollande told citizens Saturday. “Eight brothers carrying explosive belts and guns targeted areas in the heart of the French capital that were specifically chosen in advance: the Stade de France during a match against Germany which that imbecile Francois Hollande was attending; the Bataclan where hundreds of idolaters were together in a party of perversity as well as other targets in the 10th, 11th and 18th arrondissement,” the group said, according to Metro . “France and those who follow its path must know that they remain the principle targets of the Islamic State. This attack is just the start of a storm and a warning for those who wish to draw lessons.” “It is an act of war that was committed by a terrorist … [Read more...] about ISIS Claim Responsibility for Terror Attacks in Paris

UPDATE 3: Eighty-nine people died at the Bataclan venue as of November 18th, according to The New York Times . The paper also reports that 129 people died in total during the attacks. UPDATE 2: The hostage situation in Bataclan is over, according to The New York Times , following a raid by French police. Authorities killed two of the captors, who attacked police with hand grenades. UPDATE: Eagles of Death Metal have issued a statement on Facebook . “We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew,” they wrote. “Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.” Shots rang out Friday night at Bataclan, a music venue in Paris where Eagles of Death Metal were playing, with more than 100 people dying and many attendees taken hostage as a result of the terrorist attack, according to ITV News . Michael Dorio, brother of the group’s drummer Julian Dorio, told ABC News that there were … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 Dead After Paris Concert Terrorist Attack

Eagles of Death Metal ’s Jesse Hughes apologized to “the youth of America” on Saturday for criticizing the March for Our Lives protest . The apology came five days after Hughes labeled the surviving students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting as “disgusting vile abusers of the dead.” “Recently I made some posts on my Instagram that did not communicate how I feel about a variety of topics,” Hughes said in his video apology on Instagram . “What I intended to be a statement about the hijacking by any side of the aisle of the beautiful agenda of a movement of our nation’s youth came off seeming like a mean-spirited and personal attack and slight of the youth themselves.” Hughes added, “I wanna be clear, I never intended for that to happen. I was not attempting to impugn the youth of America and this beautiful thing that they accomplished. I truly am sorry, I did not mean to hurt anyone or cause any harm.” In Hughes’ since-deleted Instagram post following the … [Read more...] about EODM’s Jesse Hughes Apologizes After March For Our Lives Tirade