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Chevy Metal Raise $50k at 3rd Annual Benefit Concert for Eastwood Ranch Foundation
Brent Woods (guitar), Shane Hawkins (drums) and Wiley Hodgden (bass) / Photo by Dustin Jack Photography

Chevy Metal Raise $50k at 3rd Annual Benefit Concert for Eastwood Ranch Foundation

High-energy rock cover band with legendary ties joined by famous friends for a night of classic rock in support of local animal rescue

Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 2025: The third annual Chevy Metal charity concert brought the house down at The Canyon on Sunday, August 31, raising $50,000 in support of Eastwood Ranch Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to rescuing animals from high-kill shelters across Southern California.

This high-energy evening featured unforgettable performances by opening band The Alive and headliners Chevy Metal.

Chevy Metal — the beloved, no-holds-barred cover band co-founded by the late Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) — are led by bassist and co-founder Wiley Hodgden and guitarist Brent Woods(protégé of Randy Rhoads). Rounding out the power trio on drums is Taylor’s 18-year-old son, Shane Hawkins, and together they are carrying forward a legacy of their high-energy, ’70s and ’80s classic rock — complete with thunderous drum solos, deep-cut covers, and a “we might break into a jam any second” kind of edge. And a jam session is exactly what took place on August 31, as they were joined by a jaw-dropping lineup of surprise guests, among them Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Gene Simmons (KISS), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), and Rocky Rose (Cyndi Lauper), delivering an epic night of pure rock and roll for a powerful cause. Full set list below with special guests noted. 

From exclusive auction items to adoptable pets, every moment of the night was filled with purpose — and every dollar raised is being matched through the Double the Love Campaign, doubling the impact for animals in need.

With momentum building each year, Chevy Metal’s Annual Animal Rescue Charity Event is quickly becoming a staple event that blends incredible music with meaningful impact.

“Special thanks to Abby Gennet, Alison Eastwood, and their incredible team of volunteers,” the members of Chevy Metal said. “We’re deeply grateful to all the donors, artists, and attendees who helped make this night an unforgettable success. Your support of Chevy Metal’s annual event — and this year’s deserving beneficiary, the Eastwood Ranch Foundation — means the world to us.”

Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA_Brent Woods (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal 8.31.25 The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Shane Hawkins (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Shane Hawkins (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Brent Woods and Lee Ving (Photo by @jeffcogginsphoto)
The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Gene Simmons (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Gene Simmons, Sophie Tweed-Simmons and Brent Woods (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Dave Grohl (Photo by Alex Kluft)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Brent Woods (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
Chevy Metal The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA Dave Grohl (Photo by Dustin Jack Photography)
LIST

*SET LIST:

  1. “Working Man” (Rush cover)
  2. “Psycho Killer” (Talking Heads cover)
  3. “Beef Bologna” (Fear cover) with Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) and Lee Ving (Fear)
  4. “Nervous Breakdown” (Black Flag cover) with Revel Ian (Anthrax) and Shane Hawkins on vocals
  5. “Moby Dick” (Led Zeppelin cover)
  6. “Driven to Tears” (The Police cover)
  7. “Unchained” (Van Halen cover) with Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth)
  8. “Don’t Change” (INXS cover) with Gary Novak (Chick Corea) + Rocky Rose (Cyndi Lauper) on keyboards
  9. “Just What I Needed” (Cars cover) with Elliot Easton (The Cars) + Rocky Rose (Cyndi Lauper) on keyboards
  10. “Candy-O” (Cars cover) with Elliot Easton (The Cars), Brent Woods on vocals + Rocky Rose (Cyndi Lauper) on keyboards
  11. “Good Times Roll” (Cars cover) with Elliot Easton (The Cars) vocals + Rocky Rose (Cyndi Lauper) on keyboards
  12. “The Wizard” (Black Sabbath cover) with Scott Ian (Anthrax)
  13. “Sweet Leaf” (Black Sabbath cover) with Pearl Aday + Scott Ian (Anthrax), Phil Demmel (Machine Head) on lead guitar, Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne) on bass, and Revel Ian on drums
  14. “Big Takeover” (Bad Brains cover) with Scott Ian (Anthrax), Shane Hawkins on vocals and Revel Ian on drums
  15. “Mountain Song” (Jane’s Addiction cover) with Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction) + Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) on lead vocals
  16. “Crazy Train” (Ozzy Osbourne cover) with Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and Phil Demmel (Machine Head)
  17. “You Really Got Me” (The Kinks cover) with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) + Phil X (Bon Jovi) and Eden Perkins on guitars
  18. “Looks That Kill” (Mötley Crüe cover) with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)
  19. “18 and Life” (Skid Row cover) with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) a cappella, partial, with “I Remember You” (Skid Row cover) snippet at the end
  20. “Deuce” (KISS cover) with Gene Simmons (KISS) and Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons) on drums
  21. “Ace of Spades” (Motörhead cover) with Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons) on drums and lead vocals + Gene Simmons (KISS)
  22. “Rock and Roll All Nite” (KISS cover) with Gene Simmons (KISS) and daughter Sophie Tweed-Simmons on backing vocals
WHO

ABOUT CHEVY METAL:

Chevy Metal were ignited in 2002 by the rhythmic prowess of Taylor Hawkins and his longtime friend and musician Wiley Hodgden. Taylor, recognized worldwide as the iconic drummer for the Foo Fighters, brought a relentless energy to the stage fueled by his infectious passion for classic rock. Wiley, a singer and bass player, was the drum tech for Hawkins at this time. Together, they envisioned Chevy Metal as a side hustle cover band that focused on quintessential rock classics mixed with deep cuts.

As the band evolved, Taylor and Wiley welcomed into the fold the extraordinary talents of guitarist Brent Woods, a seasoned touring and session guitarist and a student of the late legend Randy Rhoads.

Chevy Metal spent the first 10 years as a band playing dive bars and small clubs, then progressed to the grandeur of arenas, festivals and even stadiums, sharing the stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Dave Grohl, Joan Jett and Mick Jagger, among other greats.

After Taylor’s untimely passing in 2022, Chevy Metal’s members paid tribute to him later that year at star-studded memorial shows in London and California. These were thought to be Chevy Metal’s final performances, but Taylor’s son, Shane Hawkins, decided that the band must endure, thus taking his father’s place as their drummer.

Wiley, Brent, and Shane continue to channel the spirit of old-school rock and roll, delving into the rich soundscape of the ’70s and ’80s as they continue their dedication to preserving and celebrating the timeless magic of classic rock.

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