Julian Dorio who filled in for Josh Homme on the recent European tour with Eagles Of Death Metal, was on stage at Le Bataclan when the horrific terrorist attack of two weeks ago occurred.
89 people were killed at the gig, while several more were injured. The drummer just released a statement, talking about the atrocities for the first time.
He posted a photo on Instagram of him lighting a candle for everyone lost during the attacks. He thanks the people who helped him and mourns those they lost, including crew member Nick Alexander, ‘Absolute and unnecessary evil turned our world on its head. I am beyond grateful that I was able to find a way out of the venue, but I am mourning those who did not, including our mate, Nick Alexander.’
‘To everyone who, in the face of unrelenting evil, went toe to toe using courage, compassion, and love as their weapons. You all are my heroes. Last but certainly not least, the outreach and support back home is appreciated more than you'll ever know. I will never forget it. I am forever changed but hold fast to the love around us’, adds Dorio, finishing his statement with a hopeful promise to return to Paris, ‘I'm counting down the days until I get to finish that concert. Peace & love.’

A photo posted by Julian Dorio (@coolranchdorio) on Nov 24, 2015 at 5:21am PST