Helloween Inducted Into Metal Hall Of Fame By Pat Gesualdo And Alissa White-Gluz Of Arch Enemy
Clifton, NJ, May 22, 2023 – German power metal band Helloween was Inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame by founder Pat Gesualdo and special guest Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy. The Induction took place on May 20, 2023, in front of thousands of fans at Terminal 5 in New York City.
Known as a major European Power Heavy Metal band, Helloween have performed at festivals and concerts alongside Iron Maiden, David Lee Roth, KISS, Megadeth, and Guns N’ Roses, among others.
“Helloween have helped establish the origins of the Power Metal genre,” says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “We are proud to have Helloween represent the genre and it’s fans throughout the world, and to have Alissa White–Gluz join us in the Induction as well.”
“It´s truly an honor to be inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame! Being listed next to some of the biggest bands in rock & metal makes us very proud and is rewarding our work as “The Ambassadors of Power & Melodic Metal” for the last four decades,” comments Michael Weikath on behalf of the whole band.
About The Metal Hall of Fame
The Metal Hall of Fame “The most important night in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal,” is a non profit organization dedicated to enshrining iconic musicians and music industry executives who are responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today.
Known as “The Most Important Night in Hard Rock And Heavy Metal,” the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala has included many historical Hard Rock and Heavy Metal moments. For example, their idea to join with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to have former Ozzy drummer Lee Kerslake accept his Platinum Record Awards for the “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of A Madman” albums after 39 years. Having Metallica Induct Megaforce Records founders Jon and Marsha Zazula. Inducting Judas Priest at Wacken Open Air. Inducting members of Kiss, Iron Maiden, and Triumph, among others for the 5th Year Anniversary Bash. Don Airey’s surprise Induction for Black Sabbath co-founding member Bill Ward (Especially after not seeing each other since recording together on Black Sabbath’s 1978 album “Never Say Die!). Inducting Anthrax at Heavy Montreal. Having Kathy and Kelle Rhoads Induct their brother Randy Rhoads. Having Wendy Dio Induct Ronnie James Dio. Slayer’s Kerri King surprise Induction for Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel for Metal Blade Record’s 35TH Anniversary. Having Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Geoff Tate, Chris Poland and Bjorn Englen perform in the most historical jam of all time. Having Paul Stanley Induct Kiss Manager Doc McGhee. Having Brian May of Queen Induct Joe Satriani. These are just some of the Legendary memories that the Metal Hall of Fame has shared with Heavy Metal fans throughout the world.
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About Helloween
Helloween have released 16 studio albums, three live albums, three EPs and 30 singles. The German based band have 14 gold and 6 platinum records and have sold over 10 million records worldwide.
