The Metal Hall of Fame has revealed its 2025 class of inductees, featuring some of heavy metal's most influential artists and industry figures. The induction ceremony will take place on January 22, 2025, at the Grand Theater in Anaheim, California.
Headlining this year's class is legendary Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who will receive a special 20th-anniversary life celebration induction. The ceremony will also honor current Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, former Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell, and Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein.
Additional inductees include Poison drummer Rikki Rockett, former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young, pioneering radio station KNAC, and hard rock band Dangerous Toys.
The evening's festivities will be co-hosted by Eddie Trunk and Cathy Rankin, featuring live performances by Jeff Young and Kill Devil Hill. The ceremony will conclude with an all-star jam session featuring various inductees.
The annual gala serves as both a celebration of metal music's legacy and a charitable endeavor. Tickets are available for $45 in advance and $55 at the door, with proceeds supporting free music programs for children in need.
These artists and organizations will join previous inductees such as Sebastian Bach, Biohazard, Uriah Heep, and Metal Blade Records in the hall's growing roster of metal luminaries.