Nasty Little Man PR/MetallicaAustralia is currently grappling against an unprecedented brushfire outbreak, which claimed 25 lives and destroyed over 2,000 homes as of Tuesday. To help with ongoing relief efforts, Metallica, along with their charity All Within My Hands, has pledged $750,000.
“We are totally overwhelmed by the news of the wildfires sweeping through millions of acres across Australia, with major impact in New South Wales and Victoria,” the band said in a statement. “The resulting destruction and devastating effects on all residents, animals, the environment and the incredible land in Australia is truly heartbreaking.”
The $750,000 will go directly toward the NSW Rural Fire Service and to the Country Fire Authority in Victoria, Australia. The band adds that their donation will help assist “services related to and victims of these particularly destructive Australian bushfires.”
Metallica also encouraged fans to donate what they can to wildfire relief efforts.
The band now joins an ever-growing list of celebrities that have donated to Australian fire efforts, such as Elton John, Nicole Kidman, Chris Hemsworth, Ellen DeGeneres, and Keith Urban.
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