Guitar virtuoso, Chris Impellitteri, will be inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame, at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala, taking place January 26 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. It is presented by Rocavaka - The Vaka That Rocks!

Chris Impellitteri and the metal band Impellitteri have legions of fans around the world and have become icons in countries like Japan. Thanks to their international success the band has sold well over a million albums and have played to audiences exceeding 30,000 people.

In 1987 Impellitteri released their debut, titled The Black EP, which instantly gained Chris recognition as a guitar hero by metal fans, musicians, and media. In the year 2022, Impellitteri continue to gain new fans due to the majestic vocals of Rob Rock and Chris’s shredding and ability to write great songs like "Stand in Line", "We Own the Night", "Lost in the Rain", "Rat Race", "Venom", and the beloved instrumental "17th Century Chicken Pickin".

Although Chris has always stated Impellitteri "is a band not a solo artist" he has won numerous accolades for his guitar playing... Guitar World and Guitar One Magazine officially named him one of the fastest guitarists of all time.

Says Chris: "I am honoured and humbled to be inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame. I want to thank the Hall and of course all of our amazing fans who continue to support Impellitteri year after year in virtually every country!"

Impellitteri will be Inducted along with the classic lineup of legendary band Twisted Sister, among additional superstar Inductees and performances which will be announced soon.