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Discover all the metal bands that will get a star on the Walk Of Fame

Author Benedetta Baldin - 25.7.2026

A number of rock and punk musicians have been announced for the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as per theprp. In addition to artists like Cheech & Chong, Sam Rockwell, Pedro Pascal, Adam Scott, and others, punk rock giants Ramones, nu metal superstars Linkin Park, and alternative rock icons were selected for the 2027 class. One of the new musical entrants is The Smashing Pumpkins. Other musicians that are expected to receive their stars in the upcoming class are:

  • Waylon Jennings
  • Lil Wayne
  • Karol G
  • David Guetta
  • Joseph Saddler (Grandmaster Flash)
  • Marc Shaiman
  • Sia

More than 2,800 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars set into the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in the Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, make up the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a landmark. Actors, filmmakers, musicians, inventors, entrepreneurs, fictitious characters, and more are represented by the stars, which stand as monuments to success in the entertainment sector. The first stars were displayed in 1958, and the first permanent stars were added in 1960. The Walk of Fame was first envisioned in 1953. Since then, the Walk has grown in a number of ways, such as the number of stars on display, the categories, entities, and organisations recognised, and the blocks covered.

A long-term rehabilitation initiative was started in 2007 after the Walk deteriorated during its expansion. The self-financing Hollywood Historic Trust maintains the Walk of Fame, which is run by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Each new honoree’s sponsor pays a fee to the Chamber, which is used to pay for both the Walk’s overall upkeep and the production and placement of their star. The Walk’s licensing rights are also owned by the Chamber. With an estimated ten million visits per year in 2010, the Walk of Fame is one of the most well-liked tourist destinations in Los Angeles.