Bionic Buzz covered the red carpet of the 2026 Metal Hall of Fame Sunset Strip Blowout Bash, an unforgettable night celebrating the legends and legacy of heavy metal music. The event took place in the heart of rock history on the Sunset Strip, located between two of the most iconic venues in music history—The Roxy Theatre and Rainbow Bar and Grill—creating the perfect backdrop for a night steeped in metal culture.
The red carpet brought together artists, industry veterans, and fans alike, all honoring the musicians and pioneers who helped shape the sound, style, and spirit of heavy metal. With the Sunset Strip’s legendary energy in full force, the Blowout Bash felt like a true celebration of metal’s past, present, and future.
About the Metal Hall of Fame
The Metal Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving, honoring, and celebrating the legacy of heavy metal music and its most influential artists, executives, producers, and contributors. Through annual induction ceremonies, live events, and educational initiatives, the organization recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on the genre while inspiring future generations of metal fans and musicians.
The Metal Hall of Fame also supports charitable causes, including music education and programs that give back to the rock and metal community, reinforcing the genre’s enduring influence both on and off the stage.
On the red carpet, we interviewed CAMILLE K (Singer-songwriter, musician, and actor), Rob Eberle (singer-songwriter), Tommy Bolan (Warlock, N.Y.C), Matt DiFabio (Single Bullet Theory), Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot), Claudio Daniel Gallo (Original member at Mahogany Rush), Rikki Rockett (Drummer for Poison), Cathy Rankin (Singer/Songwriter, Actor, & Host), Ken K. Mary (musician, producer, engineer, & record executive), Stone Panunzio (Prtty Ridiculous), Tony Harnell (TNT), Marc Ferrari (Keel), Marq Torien (BulletBoys), Robert Vargas (artist), Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale), Tony West (Blacklist Union), Johnny Martin (L.A Guns), Rockwell (singer-songwriter), Wendy Dio (Ronnie James Dio’s wife), Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Red Reign (Power Rock Band), WICKED (HIGH ENERGY ROCK N ROLL BAND), Keith St. John (Singer), Brian Perera (Founder of Cleopatra Records), Eddie Trunk (radio personality, author, and music historian), Sean McNabb (actor and bassist), Dino Jelusić (singer-songwriter), Marshal Weltin & Derek Kelley (Professional Supercross riders), Stephen Eric Pearcy (RATT), Laura McKenzie (author & television personality), Devanny Pinn (award winning actress & producer), and Erin E Bridges (Choreographer & lead dancer for In This Moment).
Hosts: Melissa de Vore & Jackie Lewis.
Video edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz®