Metal Anarchy

Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol) have postponed this year’s “Above Ground” benefit concert due to the wildfires in California. The show was scheduled to take place at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on January 25 with the guitarists set to perform the New York Dolls and The Cars’ self-titled debut albums with Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle), Billy Idol, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Josh Freese (Foo Fighters), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), and Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper). Manager Rick Canny issued the following statement regarding the delay:

“It takes hundreds of hours from dozens of musicians, technicians and partners to produce Above Ground. Dave, Billy and I know that at this time there is a much greater use of the team’s collective energy, time, and attention. We will have Above Ground 4 later this year. But right now, the focus is on the immediate needs of friends, our extended families, and the community at large. We would like to thank our partners MusiCares, Goldenvoice, CenterStaging, and Capital Funding Group for supporting us in this decision.”