THOMAS AYAD had worked with California thrash metal/hard rock legends METALLICA via UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE.
On 11/13/2015, many terrorists attacked three different locations in Paris, France. In the ensuing melee, many people were taken hostage at an EAGLES OF DEATH METAL show at the BATACLAN as there are/were 6 to 8 attackers engaging in a shootout with police, over 130 people are reported dead.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/music-hushed-at-legendary-paris-venue-1447808952?mod=e2fb
http://www.rollingstone.fr/le-bataclan-salle-de-concert-devenue-enfer/
FROM METALLICA:
We had great fortune to work with Thomas Ayad at Universal Music France for the past eight years and while Thomas had the official title of being our "project manager,” we knew him as a member of our Metallica family, a fan, a friend . . . and a warm, helpful, supportive familiar face each time we visited France. Friday we lost Thomas, at the Bataclan theatre, in a way that none of us can begin to comprehend. Our thoughts are with Thomas’ friends, family, co-workers and all Parisians during these very difficult times. (photo from November 9, 2011 at Taratata TV show)
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- R.I.P.