On January 22nd 2025 Burton C Bell was inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Anaheim, CA.
The Dry Lung Vocal Martyr was finally given his due and said :
It’s truly an incredible feeling experiencing one of my dreams unfolding, becoming reality before my very eyes. Sometimes I pay attention to my precognitions, but I never expected this honor to be bestowed upon me. I have been living in a state of euphoria ever since I learned about this nomination into the Metal Hall of Fame.
I have been an artist my entire life, and I have been very fortunate to live my life through creativity for the past 35 years. To choose the life of an artist is a voluntary choice toward the path of MOST RESISTANCE. Much like Sisyphus pushing his boulder up the mountain, or Icarus spreading his wax wings to fly beneath the sun, the life of an artist can be frustrating, and even disheartening. It’s the process of creativity that offers purpose to my life.
Creation it is an addiction I have. Much like other vices, where you rise and feel the high, or when you fall to crash, and burn. Always chasing that dragon. It is not for the fame, infamy, adoration, or disdain that drives most of us, it is that spike of beautiful dopamine we feel when our creativity is blossoming into creations.
This is what has always driven me in every medium, or media, I create with. Striving for greatness in my art, always evolving in my pursuit for a daunting perfection to reflect who I am through art, music, and words I create. To honor the artists whom I look up to, and living that reflection the reflection of their work, is what life is all about.
I’d like to thank my wife, Sherry, who has been my light and saving grace, through the high times, and dark times.
My management team of Jason Rudolph and Vaughn Lewis at UnchainedHQ for having the strength to believe in me.
The excellent group of humans that is my band; Henrik, Tony, Junior and Cory, for placing their faith in me and my new chapter.
The Metal Hall of Fame, Pat Gesauldo and Pamela Parks for considering me for the honor of the induction list.
To all the fans who voted for me, making this dream of mine become reality.
Thank you to my mother who has been the driving force for my love of art and music my entire life.