On October 26, a number of high-profile artists took the stage as part of the “Above Ground” benefit concert. The show took place at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA and it featured Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Billy Idol, DMC (RUN-DMC), Rick Springfield, Sully Erna (Godsmack), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Steve Stevens, Billy Morrison, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails), B-Real (Cypress Hill), Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle), Gilby Clarke (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Marc Labelle (Dirty Honey), Jesse Hughes (Eagles Of Death Metal), and more. You can see fan-filmed footage of the all-star band performing the New York Dolls and The Cars’ self-titled debut albums in full below. Notably, the event helped raise funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Watch Slipknot, Godsmack, Run-D.M.C., Etc. Members Perform At 2025 “Above Ground” Benefit Concert
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