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Tom Morello Inducted by JOHN 5 at Metal Hall Of Fame Gala 2024 + Eddie Trunk, Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Carlos Cavazo, Penelope Spheeris, Biohazard, Cleopatra Records, Whisky A Go Go
This Year’s Gala Also Featured Meet and Greet and Performances with Kings Of Thrash Including David Ellefson & Chris Poland, London + more
TOM MORELLO, legendary guitarist for rock bands such as Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage, was inducted into the 2024 Metal Hall of Fame by Motley Crue guitarist John 5.
Thursday January 24, 2024 at the Delta Marriott Garden Grove, Anaheim, CA.
Guest Performers included Joel Hoekstra, (Whitesnake, Night Ranger), Kings of Thrash (Featuring David Ellefson, Chris Poland of Megadeth), Ken Mary (Flotsam & Jetsam), Held Hostage, Keith St. John(Kingdom Come), Deconstruct, Jordan Ziff (Stephen Pearcy), Sergio Michel, Jack Gibson (Exodus), Ari Kamin (Adler’s Appetite), and Sean Mcnabb (Dokken).
Iconic musicians, industry executives, major television and movie producers, and surprise guests were in attendance with All Star Jams taking place throughout the night.
Hosted by 2024 inductee Eddie Trunk and Entertainment Personality Cathy Rankin, top musicians also honored late Whisky a Go Go and Rainbow Bar & Grill owner Mikeal Maglieri.
Blackened, the award winning whiskey from Metallica, presented the 2024 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala with a special sampling experience included in the price of admission, for all attendees ages 21 and over.
“Tom Morello has influenced guitarists, musical peers, and fans throughout the world,” says Metal Hall of Fame President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. Numerous bands and artists in various genres throughout the Industry have called upon Tom to play guitar on their projects, making him one of the most go-to musicians of all time.”
Red Carpet Reception: 5:00PM | Awards Ceremony / Performances: 8:00PM
2024 METAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:
TOM MORELLO (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Prophets of Rage)
EDDIE TRUNK (Special 40thAnniversary Induction)
MICK MARS (Special video induction)
SEBASTIAN BACH (Inducted by WENDY DIO)
TIM “RIPPER” OWENS (KK’s Priest, Judas Priest, Iced Earth)
CARLOS CAVAZO (Quiet Riot)
PENELOPE SPHEERIS (Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne’s World)
CLEOPATRA RECORDS
MIKEAL MAGLIERI – WHISKY a Go Go
BIOHAZARD
ABOUT THE METAL HALL OF FAME
The Metal Hall of Fame is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation.
100% of proceeds from Metal Hall of Fame events go to preserving Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Music for future generations, and also bring free music programs to help special needs children and wounded veterans in health facilities and community centers.
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