(vip-booking) – France’s famend heavy steel competition, Hellfest, has considerably contributed by donating 1 million euros (USD 1.092 million) to Savage Lands, a non-profit group targeted on reforestation efforts.
Based by Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and guitarist Sylvain Demercastel, Savage Lands raises funds to revive forests and create sanctuaries free from human interference in Costa Rica.
The group funds its work via track royalties, donations, and numerous fundraisers, in addition to by constructing nature sanctuaries, establishing inexperienced zones and endeavor different land preservation initiatives.
Hellfest’s donation is a part of a five-year partnership, with Savage Lands persevering with to host a sales space on the competition. The non-profit has protected 60,000 sq. toes of rainforest, funded totally by music royalties.
Many notable musicians supported Savage Lands at Hellfest. Sylvain Demercastel was accompanied by Florian Pons (Loco Muerte), Poun and Etienne Treton (Black Bomb A), with particular appearances by Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and Daniel de Jongh (Textures) all through their set. Chloe Trujillo and The Gathering’s Silje Wergeland additionally joined in.
For the grand finale, Savage Lands introduced out Jesper Liveröd (Nasum), Alejandro Montoya (Cultura Tres), Billy Graziadei (Biohazard), and Shane Embury (Napalm Dying).
“Our targets are inside attain,” stated Demercastel. “By changing the land we buy into nature sanctuaries, Savage Lands units a precedent for environmental activism. However time is of the essence. Ecosystems are nonetheless underneath risk, and if we don’t act swiftly, there could also be no wildlife left to guard.”