U2 Music: Lead Singer Bono Says Paris Attacks Are a 'Direct Hit On Music'

Even members of the music industry mourn the loss of lives of Parisians after coordinated terrorists attacked the city on Friday evening.

Around 130 individuals already lost their lives, including 89 who were simply attending a concert at the Bataclan music venue. U2 frontman and lead singer Bono deemed the assault as a "direct hit on music," according to Entertainment Weekly.

The band actually has a Paris concert scheduled live for HBO on Saturday and Sunday, but it was cancelled so that people will be able to grieve properly those who were victimized by the terror attacks.

"If you think about it, the majority of victims last night are music fans," Bono said. "This is the first direct hit on music that we've had in this so-called War on Terror. And it's very upsetting."

The American band Eagles of Death Metal were actually playing a sold-out concert at the Bataclan when the attack began.

The band managed to get out safely, but a crew member was unfortunately killed.

"These are our people," Bono said. "This could be me at a show, you at a show... It's a very recognizable situation. All our thoughts are with the Eagles of Death Metal fans." 

The Islamic State has already claimed responsibility for the simultaneous attacks conducted in Paris, and warned that these were only the "first of the storm."

Meanwhile, France's President François Hollande is not taking down the assault without a fight. He has already declared three days of national mourning while security forces are patrolling the capital. He added that the perpetrators of the attack will be shown no mercy.

Bono said that he understands why Paris decided to cancel their show, and he is eager for the city to stand up again so that the band can finally play for them.

"It was canceled, honest, and I understand perfectly why," Bono said of the postponed shows. "It's up to the French authorities to decide when we can go back. I think music is very important and that U2 has a role to play. I can't wait until we get back to Paris."

Bono also recalled the September 11 terrorist attack in the United States. The band played for locals after the attack, and he said that the power music has in uniting people is simply amazing. "We played Madison Square Garden and it was just unbelievable." Speaking of the legendary venue's energy that night, Bono recalled. "The feeling was, 'This is who we are. You can't change us. You're not going to turn us into haters... I hope that's the feeling in Bercy when we get back there."