STEVE VAI On Los Angeles Wildfires - "A Sober Reminder Of What Is Of The Greatest Value, And It's Not Our Possessions"
"...The 9th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala will now transform to a 2025 fundraising telethon to help raise money for displaced families of the recent Los Angeles County wildfires.
The Gala will be held January 22 at the Grand Theater, Anaheim, CA. A Celebrity Red Carpet will take place at 7 PM, and the Telethon’s Induction Ceremony, Live Performances, and All -Star Jams will commence 8 PM....
... A direct live stream link to a disaster relief fund will be provided the day of the Gala, here. 100% of all funds raised from the livestream link will be donated to the Los Angeles County wildfire victims, to help them re-establish their lives once again.
Says Pat Gesualdo, President/ CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame:
..."The 9th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Charity Gala means more than ever, as we turn it into a fundraising/livestream event to help the victims of the of Los Angeles County wildfires.
2025 Metal Hall Of Fame Inductees:
- Darrell Dimebag Abbott (20th year memoriam, with surprise guests)
- Rikki Rockett (Poison, inducted by Siriusxm/Hair Nation’s Tommy London)
- Tony Macalpine
- Dangerous Toys
- Life Of Agony
- Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy)
- Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (Misfits)
- Cannibal Corpse
- Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory)
- Jeff Young (Megadeth/ Kings Of Thrash)


