Eagles of Death Metal were playing at the Bataclan in Paris when terrorists rushed into the theater and shot 89 people. They eturned to the U.S. to play for the first time Tuesday.

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American rock band Eagles of Death Metal was in Vermont to perform their first concert in America since the Paris terror attacks almost six months ago.Eagles of Death Metal was playing a sold out show at the Bataclan theatre in Paris on Nov. 13 when terrorists fired assault riffles into the crowd, killing 89 and sending almost 100 to the hospital.Watch this story"I just feel lucky to be alive," lead singer Jesse Hughes said. "Obviously it's still right here and I don't think it will ever leave us."The band members made it out safely that night. They took some time off to mourn with others in Paris days after the attack. Then, they regrouped and returned to a stage in Paris as part of their 2016 World Tour in February."For me, getting to return to Paris so quickly was the greatest honor that I will ever experience in my life," Hughes said. "It was about the fact that almost a thousand survivors returned. That's a demonstration of bravery, that's a demonstration of heroism."They're bringing that spirit back to the U.S. as they continue their tour, playing their first concert in the country since the attacks at Higher Ground in South Burlington. Hughes said there's no question the events in Paris have changed the band."I resent more than anything the feeling that I need a gun," Hughes said. "It's fundamentally changed the operating paradigm of our security measures."Hughes said he won't let what happened stop his music."I don't ever let the bad guys win. I'm not gonna be afraid one second on stage," Hughes said.This is the first stop on EODM's North American tour, which continues through the summer. They will play shows in Lancaster, Penn., Columbia, Md., New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Boston, Kansas City and other cities before returning to Europe.