The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour is one of the most highly respected music award ceremonies of the year, attracting the biggest names in the world of rock. And to celebrate its tenth anniversary, it will for the first time be leaving London to be held at the prestigious Avalon in Hollywood, California.

The awards were officially announced today at an exclusive launch party held at The British Consul-General Residence, LA. Compered by the 2014 host, Sammy Hagar, he officially opened the voting at http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/awards and announced the awards would be taking place on Tuesday, November 4.

To kick things off for 2014, Sammy Hagar will serve as this year’s host. Globally known as the “Red Rocker”, Hagar is a Grammy award-winning vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and musician, a number 1 New York Times Best Selling author, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout his prolific 40-year-career as a solo artist and as a member of the groups Montrose, Van Halen and Chickenfoot, Hagar has sold more than 60 million records. In addition to his musical endeavors, Hagar is also an auspicious entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder of world-renowned Cabo Wabo tequila, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum (an official sponsor of the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour), eight restaurants, the “Acoustic For A Cure” benefit concert and supports several children’s charities and food relief organizations. Along with hosting the 2014 Classic Rock Awards, Hagar is currently on his “A Journey Through The History Of Rock” tour, working on a new Chickenfoot album, as well as a new solo acoustic album. Previous hosts have included Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons and Duff Mckagan.

Sammy Hagar says, “The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour is one of music’s coolest and most prestigious events in the U.K, so I’m really excited to be hosting it for the first time in the U.S.. My goal is to keep it fun and filled with so many off-the-hook music moments that we put it on the map alongside the Grammys, VMAs and other awards ceremonies.”

Traditionally held in the iconic Roundhouse in Camden, London, Siân Llewellyn, Classic Rock’s Editor added, “We’re thrilled to take Classic Rock’s Roll Of Honour to Hollywood for its tenth anniversary. It’s an evening when we celebrate all that is great about the rock world and honour the people who inhabit it. It’s gone from strength to strength over the past nine years, and it seems so fitting that we celebrate a decade of the Roll Of Honour in one of the most iconic rock cities in the world.

“With TeamRock’s plans for international expansion, we have been able to build on the enviable reputation that Classic Rock Magazine has as an authority on all things rock, and it’s an honour to bring our show to the United States. It’s a very exciting time for us, and we are looking forward to even more international events in the very near future. Watch this space…”

The nominees for this year’s awards are:

Best New Band – Awarded to the best new rock band
BlackWolf

Blues Pills

Deaf Havana

Massive

No Sinner

Purson

Royal Blood

The Cadillac Three

The Golden Grass

The Strypes

Band Of The Year – Awarded to the most exciting rock band

Black Sabbath

The Black Keys

Guns N’ Roses

Iron Maiden

Metallica

Queen + Adam Lambert

Film Of The Year
Inside Llewyn Davis

Joe Bonamassa – Tour De Force: Live In London

Metallica – Through The Never

Rolling Stones – Sweet Summer Sun, Hyde Park Live

Supermensch – The Legend Of Shep Gordon

The Doors – R-Evolution

Album Of The Year

Augustines – Augustines

Black Stone Cherry – Magic Mountain

Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes

California Breed – California Breed

Judas Priest – Redeemer Of Souls

Motörhead – Aftershock

Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt

Rival Sons – Great Western Valkyrie

The Black Keys – Turn Blue

The Temperance Movement – The Temperance Movement

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Hypnotic Eye

Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey – Going Back Home

Reissue Of The Year Awarded to the best-embellished reissue
The Beatles – The US Albums

Deep Purple – Made In Japan: Deluxe Edition

Kiss – 40th Anniversary Kissteria Vinyl Boxset

Led Zeppelin – I, II & III Deluxe Editions

Pink Floyd – The Division Bell: 20th Anniversary Edition

Ramones – The Sire Years 1976-1981

Soundgarden – Superunknown: 20th Anniversary Edition

The Clash – Sound System Boxset

Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat Super Deluxe Box Set

Yes – The Studio Albums 1969-1987

Vote now at http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/awards. Voting will close on Wednesday, October 22.

For one night only, Classic Rock Magazine plays host to some of the world’s most renowned rock legends. This exclusive evening welcomes some 400 artists, industry figureheads and VIPs with a champagne reception and a three course dinner, followed by the presentation of the awards themselves. The evening culminates with a live performance. The evening’s main award, The Living Legend, will be announced soon and has previously been won by Jimmy Page, Alice Cooper, Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne, Rush, Jeff Beck, ZZ Top and Iggy Pop.

Reflecting the explosive growth of the Classic Rock brand, the event has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the rare ‘must dos’ on the rock calendar. It has consistently attracted A-List guests, including Black Sabbath, Jimmy Page, Alice Cooper, Slash, Rush, ZZ Top, Jeff Beck, Brian May, The Who, Gene Simmons, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Rob Halford and Paul Stanley among many others, as well as live performances from Jeff Beck with special guests, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rival Sons and Zakk Wylde.

Further illustrating the brand’s growth, TeamRock Games will be launching the official Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Trivia Game on September 1, giving players the chance to win a VIP trip for two to Los Angeles with flights and hotel accommodations included, along with tickets to the awards and after show party.

This really is the ultimate in rock‘n’roll awards and as such will be broadcast in the U.S. on radio exclusively through KMG Networks, a division of Krantz Media Group, it’s national programming partner VH1 Radio, producer of “On Tap with Nik Carter,” Vh1 Classic Rock Prep and Vh1 Rock Prep, and KMG’s advertising sales partner Adlarge Media. In the U.K., it is broadcast on TeamRock Radio. Check out highlights from past Classic Rock Awards here: http://bit.ly/1qVqXoT.

Orange Amplification returns for a fifth year as a major partner in presenting the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. Joining them are new sponsors MixRadio, official hotel partners, the Sunset Marquis Hotel, Universal Music Group and Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum.