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Bands cancel gigs out of respect following the Paris attacks

Motorhead, Coldplay and Foo Fighters have all joined U2 in cancelling gigs in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Foo Fighters, who were due to perform in Paris tomorrow (November 16), have called off the remaining dates of their European tour.

They wrote on Facebook: "It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris, that we have been forced to announce the cancellation of the rest of our tour." 

Rockers Motorhead, who were scheduled to perform in the French capital on Sunday, will now play there in January. "Due to the serious situation in Paris we have to postpone our gig until January," they wrote on Twitter.

"We are rescheduling and will give details ASAP."

Coldplay, meanwhile, cancelled a live stream of a concert "out of respect for the terrible events in Paris".

"In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can't continue right now.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was hurt or who lost a loved one."

The band had been due to perform in Turin on Sunday and in Barcelona on Thursday, with two dates in France on November 16 and 17.

US metal band Deftones, who had been scheduled to play two shows at the Bataclan on Sunday and Monday and were in Paris at the time of the attacks, have also called off their shows.

 

 

 

"Thank for all your inquiries on our wellbeing," the group wrote on Facebook.

"Band/Crew all safe and accounted for at this time. Prayers for those affected in these tragic events."

Friday's attacks struck the Bataclan concert venue, a stadium, restaurants and bars.

Of the 129 people killed, 89 died when gunmen stormed the Bataclan, where US rock band Eagles of Death Metal were performing. 352 others were badly injured amongst the carnage.

The band members were unhurt, but Nick Alexander, a Briton selling merchandise at the gig, was among those who lost his life.

Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens, has sent "love and condolences" to the family of the 36-year-old, who worked with the musician on a tour last year.

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Watch the distrubing footage of when the gunfire broke out at the concert venue on Friday night (November 13).

 

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