In a new interview with Scott Michael Nathan of The Bad Decisions Podcast, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL guitarist Jesse Hughes addressed some of the controversy surrounding his comments about the 2015 Paris terrorist attack.

Hughes acknowledged that he was traumatized by the event and had made statements at the time that he no longer stands by.

He also clarified that he does not support Donald Trump or endorse his views.

The interview has sparked further debate over Hughes' past comments, which were widely criticized for their perceived blame-shifting and Islamophobia.

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL was founded in 1998 by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE mainman Josh Homme and longtime friend Jesse Hughes.

While Homme appears on the band's albums, he only occasionally plays live with them.

The band's music often incorporates elements of rock and roll, but their recent activities have been marred by controversy surrounding Hughes' comments.

In an effort to clear the air about his past statements, Hughes told Nathan that he had been manipulated by those who sought to use him as a pawn in their own agendas.

He also acknowledged that his experiences with nightmares and mental health problems after the attack had clouded his judgment at the time.

Hughes emphasized that he has since apologized for any hurt caused by his comments, including an apology to Bataclan staff and security following the attack.

The incident remains a point of contention for the band, but their music continues to be appreciated by fans around the world.