The Metal Community Reacts to Orlando Club Shooting
In case you didn’t get out of bed yesterday, a gunman killed 50 people and injured 53 more at an Orlando gay club named Pulse. The shooter, Omar Mateen, called 911 and pledged allegiance to ISIS before entering the club with an assault rifle and pistol and opening fire. Islamic State has since claimed responsibility for the attack, though US officials have said there is currently no direct link between ISIS and Mateen.
Now, members of the metal community have posted their reactions to this tragedy on social media. Below are some of those posts.
Slash:
There aren't words enough to express the sadness I feel for the victims & their families of this tragic & horrific Orlando incident.
— Slash (@Slash) June 12, 2016
KISS’ Paul Stanley:
My Heart And Prayers Go Out To All Those In Orlando Terrorized, Injured Or Murdered In This Unspeakable Act. https://t.co/7KcaOTNbHV
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) June 12, 2016
Nikki Sixx and Sixx:AM:
Today sucks! Such a sad time on our planet.I don’t understand this.I wish I did.I never will.#Prayers4Orlando ????
— ???? (@NikkiSixx) June 12, 2016
Our prayers go out to the people of Orlando, FLA. a senseless tragedy. There are no words.
— Sixx:A.M. (@SixxAM) June 12, 2016
Phil Labonte of All That Remains:
Florida peeps, time to help. https://t.co/H5kvuDBdQc
— Phil Labonte, Talent Terrorist (@philthatremains) June 12, 2016
DevilDriver’s Dez Fafara:
Doc Coyle:
Tough day. Stay close to those you care about. ???? #pride
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Darkest Hour:
James Paul Luna of Holy Grail:
Nuclear Blast USA:
Our hearts go out to those effected by today’s events in Orlando.
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Florida grinders Culture Killer:
Our thoughts are with all the families of the victims of lastnights shooting. Orlando, protect eachother and be safe. This shouldn't happen
— CULTURE KILLER (@CultureKillerFL) June 12, 2016
Take a moment to help make a difference for those effected by lastnights tragedy in Orlando.https://t.co/4JCCxHZFdr
— CULTURE KILLER (@CultureKillerFL) June 12, 2016
Our hearts go out to all of the victims of this terrible event and their loved ones.