Members Of SLASH, TESTAMENT, CREED, BIOHAZARD & More React To The Tragic School Shooting In Connecticut!

Earlier today, tragedy struck at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. At least 27 people were killed, including 18 children, in a shooting, according to reports from The New York Times. Our hearts go out to the children, their families and all their friends.



Here is what various members of the Heavy Music world had to say about this:

"The Conn elementary school shooting is horrific. Those poor kids & their families. I'm speechless." - Slash


"We extend our condolences to the families of Newtown, CT who lost children and loved ones today. Our hearts are broken." - Ronnie James Dio's Team

"I don't care if you believe in God, Allah, Buddha, or anything for that matter. Pray for those children and their families!" - Mark Tremonti (CREED, ALTER BRIDGE & TREMONTI PROJECT)

"Just now getting latest news ie Connecticut. Unthinkably horrifying. Sad day for many & for the US. Enough already. What will the pro-gun constituency say now- to start arming 4th graders? Responsible Gun Ownership = Fine. Current System = Not Working." - Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT)

"We are devastated to hear about the horrible events in Newtown, Conn. Our thoughts goes to everyone involved and deepest condolences to the victims families." - IN FLAMES


"Deeply shocked and sad on this horrible news today.... my heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy. I just want to go home now.... much love and respect! xxx" - Roy Mayorga (STONE SOUR)

"My hearts and prayers go out to the families of Newtown, CT... another sad day in our history!! Those days are growing faster than I ever imagined possible!" - Billy Graziadei (BIOHAZARD)

"Columbine high school in 1999 was a bunch of deranged and abused students that were taking revenge on their schoolmates for their "apparent abuse." Obviously, they were all deranged and committed a heinous act. But this is above and beyond anything that anyone has ever seen. And the fact that it was a team of shooters is just unfathomable to think about or comprehend. Loss for words right now... All of the victims are in my thoughts." - Jeff Kendrick (DEVILDRIVER)

"For the record, I am for the right to bear arms,but we should at least be able to have an honest discussion about the gun obsession in the US. I apologize for the venting, but it just pisses me that this keeps happening over and over again. It's a tough, complex problem. - Doc Coyle (GOD FORBID)

"SO MANY LOW LIFE SCUMBAG PIECE OF SHITS IN THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!!" - Marc Rizzo (SOULFLY & CAVALERA CONSPIRACY)

"My heart goes out to all the families and children affected in Connecticut." - Full Metal Jackie

"Really what can be done? Do we need barbed wire and guards at Elementary school. We can't remove all the guns. Tell me what can we do?" - Rikki Rachtman

Read more about this very sad tragedy HERE!

Heavy Metal Fan Is Accused Of Opening Fire At A Baltimore High School; Media Blames Incident On RAMMSTEIN & The Manson Family!

According to the Daily News, the teenager who allegedly opened fire on the first day of classes at a suburban Baltimore school is obsessed with German Metal band RAMMSTEIN and the murderous Manson Family.

Bobby Gladden (15) was charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault for critically wounding a classmate with a gun blast. He was being held without bail at the local lockup.

Gladden, who listed his nickname as “SuicidalSmile” on Facebook, left a troubling message before he allegedly brought a gun to Perry High School Monday and opened fire.

“First day of school, last day of my life,” he wrote.

It concluded, “F--- the world.”

So how did the media tie Gladden's murder attempt to RAMMSTEIN and the Manson family? Well, Gladden posted a maniacal-looking photo of Till Lindemann (lead singer), and listed under education a book about killer Charles Manson and his followers.

According to Police, Gladden was hiding a gun under his coat when he suddenly pulled the gun out and opened fire in the high school cafeteria. He got off two shots before he was placed in a bear hug by gutsy guidance counselor Jesse Wasmer who held him until cops arrived, witnesses said.

Police have not given a motive for the mayhem that left a 17-year-old Daniel Borowy hospitalized in critical condition with a bullet to his back. Investigators insist Gladden was not gunning for anybody in particular. But Gladden’s dad, Robert, told the Associated Press that their son had been bullied in high school.

“We are horrified,” a relative said on behalf of the parents. “We did not see this coming and our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and the victim’s family.”

“If Wasmer wasn't there, imagine what would have happened,” a grateful student posted on Twitter. “Thank God for him.”

When will the media stop looking for scapegoats when dysfunctional people decide to go postal? Aggressive music does not lead to violent actions, if anything if prevents violent actions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims family and friends.



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