After more than a decade of honoring the legends who shaped hard rock and heavy metal, the Metal Hall of Fame is expanding the conversation with the launch of the Metal Hall of Fame Podcast.
The first Podcast episode will premiere July 21,2026 on the Metal Hall of Fame’s official YouTube channel, at youtube.com/@metalhalloffame.
Hosted by entertainment personality Cathy Rankin and Metal Hall of Fame
Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo, The Metal Hall of Fame Podcast gives fans the opportunity to share candid conversations and untold stories with major artists and iconic industry leaders.
The debut episode features special guests David Ellefson (Megadeth, Grammy-winning artist), and Jimmy Kay, (Co-founder of The Metal Voice, music host/producer). Fans will hear the behind the scenes story of how Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne joined with Pat Gesualdo to honor original Ozzy Drummer Lee Kerslake for his work for the “Blizzard of Ozz“, and “Diary of A Madman” albums, topics on the current music industry, and much more!
Each episode of the “Metal Hall of Fame Podcast” will feature Pat Gesualdo either on tour drumming as part of the Metal Hall of Fame All Star band, at major events with the Metal Hall of Fame Mobile Museum and Tour Bus, or in the studio, and Cathy Rankin at Pratt Podcasting Studios. Fans will hear great stories from legendary artists and industry executives, The crazy behind the scenes antics with the Rockstars being inducted at Metal Hall of Fame Gala, and Topics shaping the current global Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music scene.
The Metal Hall of Fame Podcast is sponsored by Ellefson Coffee Co., Pratt Podcasting, Monster Energy, and Danny Wimmer Presents.
About The Metal Hall of Fame:
The Metal Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to forever enshrining those iconic musicians and industry executives who are responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today.
The Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala has included many historical moments in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. From having Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne help in honoring original Ozzy drummer Lee Kerslake for his work on the “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of A Madman” albums. Having Metallica Induct Megaforce Records founders Jon and Marsha Zazula. Inducting Judas Priest at Wacken Open Air. Inducting Steve Vai, Triumph, Geoff Tate, and members of KISS and Iron Maiden. Having Kerry King of Slayer Induct Metal Blade Records. Inducting Anthrax at Heavy Montreal. Reuniting Twisted Sister. Having Paul Stanley Induct KISS manager Doc McGhee. Having Brian May of Queen Induct Joe Satriani. These are just some of the memories that the Metal Hall of Fame has shared with Hard Rock and Heavy Metal fans throughout the world.
For more information, please call 973-263-0420, or visit: www.metalhalloffame.org.
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