The world is still reeling from the tragic events in France last month, when a Eagles Of Death Metal performance in Paris was besieged by terrorists leaving 89 people dead.
Now fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, have reminded us all that we all need to look out for each other and spread the word of love for bands and their fans, especially those caught up in the tragedy in Paris.
The video was put together by the group The Queens of the Stone Age Family, and featured fans from around the globe offering their deepest love and sincerest sympathy to each of the members of Eagles Of Death Metal and their crew.
“After experiencing an overwhelming outpouring of love and support within our own community,” the video’s description reads. “As we mark one month since the monstrous acts committed, lives needlessly lost, and millions of hearts broken the world over that night, we’d like to extend that love, especially, to the band and their crew, who just came to rock & roll.”
“Our hope is that this message shows you just a fraction of the magnitude of what you’ve created, and that no amount of Godless Heathens can destroy it.”
The video had already amassed 60,000 views in less than 48 hours at the time of publication, including a view from QOTSA frontman Josh Homme who was clearly moved by the gesture.
Writing on QOTSA’s Facebook wall, Homme responded to the video saying “I find it difficult to put into words how this video makes me feel.”
“I’m proud to be among you,” he continued. “Part of you, one of you. Thank you for this kind & generous gift. It means the world to me. I thank you with everything I have. I am humbled by you. I am in awe of you. What you have done, together? I will never forget this gift of kindness. Thank you.”
Local fans looking to contribute to the healing should consider attending a special charity gig organised by Melbourne’s Cherry Bar to raise money for the victims of the attack.
The celebration will see local Melbourne bands performing Eagles of Death Metal’s latest album, Zipper Down, in full, as well as a selection of fan favourites, with all of the money from the night going to charity.
EODM have a longstanding relationship with the Cherry Bar, having played their annual CherryRock festival back in 2011. Frontman Jesse Hughes has also played surprise sets at the beloved Melbourne rock haunt and often sports a Cherry Bar jacket.
“Cherry Bar is one of the very first bars I ever walked into where I heard full music and saw white kids dancing and everyone was horny. It was like… no bullshit! So, I spent a bit of time there and as a result I have all these hoarded relationships,” he told us back in 2011.
The band have also embarked on their own campaign to help the victims of the Paris attacks, encouraging musicians to cover their song ‘I Love You All The Time’ and upload it online. All of the publishing proceeds will then go to The Sweet Stuff Foundation.
Founded by EODM drummer and Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, The Sweet Stuff Foundation usually helps musicians and music industry workers who’ve fallen on hard times but turned to helping the victims of the Paris tragedy in the wake of the attacks.
Eagles Of Death Metal Charity Event
Saturday, 2nd January 2016
Cherry Bar, Melbourne
Tickets: On The Door
