STYX Donating $25,000 To Families Of Le Bataclan Terrorist Victims Through Sweet Stuff Foundation- "This Hits Home For Us"

Veteran rockers Styx have reacted to the senseless terrorist attacks in Paris, France at Le Bataclan on November 13th during an Eagles Of Death Metal show. Rock to the Rescue, the nonprofit organization founded by Styx and REO Speedwagon, will be making a $25,000 donation to the Sweet Stuff Foundation to help those families directly affected by the terrorist attacks.
 
In honor of the musicians and crew who lost their lives in the attack at The Bataclan music venue in Paris where Eagles of Death Metal were performing, from now until December 31, Sweet Stuff is dedicating all money received directly to the surviving families of those who passed away, including that of the band’s merchandise manager, Nick Alexander. The Sweet Stuff Foundation was founded by Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme, who is also a key recording member of Eagles of Death Metal. (Homme was not with the band in Paris when the attacks occurred.)
 
“We feel terribly saddened and outraged by these attacks,” says Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw. “We hope that our contribution will help ease some of the pain and some of the expenses of what this means to the families as they go through the process of grieving and bringing their loved ones home. Josh and the band lost a crew member and employees of their record label, Universal, during the terrorist attacks. This hits home for us because we’re also on the same label, and we deeply love our employees and our crew. Our hearts, minds, and prayers are with all the victims, and we urge all fans of Styx, Eagles of Death Metal, and classic rock who feel touched by this to join us in contributing. Thank you from everyone in the Styx family for your compassion.” 
 
To donate and to learn more about the Sweet Stuff Foundation go to this location. For information on Rock To The Rescue click here.

VICE.com has uploaded the full interview with Eagles Of Death Metal discussing the Paris terrorist attack on Friday, November 13 during their concert at the Bataclan.