Foo Fighters release surprise EP, honor Paris victims

The Foo Fighters' new Saint Cecilia EP, released as a free download Sunday night, has been in the works for months.

But the Paris attacks, including the concert shootings at the Bataclan that left 89 dead, gave the album a newfound meaning, Dave Grohl wrote in a letter on the Foo Fighters' website for the album.

The band posted the five-song EP for fans to download and stream for free, meant to mark the end of their world tour — which was thrown into tumult after Grohl broke his leg onstage in June.

 I felt the need to write this foreword in light of the heartbreaking tragedies of Nov. 13th, as this project has now taken on an entirely different tone. As has everything, it seems...

The Saint Cecilia EP was put into motion back in October of this year as a celebration of life and music. The concept being that, as our world tour drew to a close this week, we wanted to share our love of both with you in return for everything you have given us.

Now, there is a new, hopeful intention that, even in the smallest way, perhaps these songs can bring a little light into this sometimes dark world. To remind us that music is life, and that hope and healing go hand in hand with song. That much can never be taken away.

To all who were affected by the atrocities in Paris, loved ones and friends, our hearts go out to you and your families. We will return and celebrate life and love with you once again someday with our music. As it should be done.

Alongside the new EP, the Foo Fighters' website also hosts a link for visitors to donate to the victims of the Paris attacks.

Visit the album's website to stream or download the Saint Cecilia EP, or stream via Spotify here: