Metallica To Induct Jon And Marsha Zazula At The 2019 Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Gala
CLIFTON, NJ (January 1, 2019) – Metallica will Induct their original record company owners and long time friends Jon and Marsha Zazula into the 2019 Metal Hall of Fame. The Induction will take place at the 2019 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA.
Inductions for Iconic artists Mike Portnoy, Lita Ford (Inducted by Doro Pesch) David Ellefson,
Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake, Jeff Scot Soto, and Saxon will also take place, along with a special performance by Metal Hall of Fame Inductees Carmine and Vinny Appice. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, and a red carpet will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM. The induction ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM with a performance by Los Angeles heavy rock/metal group Budderside.
Admission is open to the public – tickets are available for just $30 via www.thehallofheavymetalhistory.org.
2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductees Include:
Jon and Marsha Zazula (Founders, Megaforce Records)
Lita Ford (with 2018 inductee Doro Pesch presenting)–
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs)–
David Ellefson (Megadeth)
Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow)
Lee Kerslake (Ozzy Osbourne, Uriah Heep)
Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo)-
Saxon
Metal Hall of Fame inductees Carmine Appice and Vinny Appice will also take part in a special live performance.
Pat Gesualdo, the Founder/CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame says, “We are looking forward to another amazing year at the 2019 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala, and following up on last summer’s amazing live induction of Judas Priest and “The Metal Queen” Doro Pesch in conjunction with our festival partners Wacken Open Air. As with last year, several iconic bands, industry executives and artists will be inducted in 2019. We are grateful for all the hard work they’ve done over the years to keep rock and metal relevant. I also want to take this opportunity to praise metal fans all over the world. They are an important part of the Metal Hall of Fame. With their support, they are helping us keep rock and metal alive for generations to come.”
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.
100% of the proceeds from our events goes to helping preserve Hard Rock and Heavy Metal for future generations, and our events also bring free music programs to help special needs children in hospitals and community centers. For more information, please contact 973-263-0420.
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