"We cannot find words to describe the devastation in southern Turkey and northern Syria," Metallica said.
Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation has donated more than $250,000 to aid victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6 killed 41,000 people and left tens of thousands homeless.
"Words cannot describe the devastation in southern Turkey and northern Syria," Metallica wrote on Twitter.
“The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has reduced the entire area to rubble. The death toll continues to rise, tragically surpassing 36,000 lives lost," the band continued, before announcing the donations they had made.
“Two of All Within My Hands Foundation's partner organizations, Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen, are on the scene providing medical aid and food to the victims of this disaster. #AWMH is offering $125K to each organization to support their efforts," Metallica added.
The huge earthquake and the equally strong aftershocks that hit southern Turkey left tens of thousands dead and over 114,000 injured, while two million were displaced.
It is also estimated that more than 6,500 buildings were leveled, many of which crushed sleeping victims when the tornado struck in the early morning.
Meanwhile, Metallica recently announced that they raised $3 million for their All Within My Hands foundation from their "Helping Hands" benefit concert on December 16 in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
The money is expected to go toward boosting efforts to support workforce education, fight hunger and provide disaster relief.
Founded by Metallica in 2017, the All Within My Hands Foundation works with organizations around the world to fight food insecurity, provide financial resources to disaster areas and support education with the groundbreaking 'Metallica Scholars' scholarship program. which is in its fourth year of operation.
