“We’re at a loss for words to describe the devastation in southern Turkey and northern Syria,' Metallica shared in a statement. 'The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has reduced the entire region to rubble.'
. In the few days since the natural disaster struck, the death toll has reached more than 41,000 individuals, with thousands more injured and displaced.
“We’re at a loss for words to describe the devastation in southern Turkey and northern Syria,” the band shared in a statement. “The death toll continues to rise, tragically exceeding 36,000 lives lost. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has reduced the entire region to rubble.” Metallica added: “Two of @AWMHFoundation’s partner organizations, @DirectRelief & @WCKitchen, have boots on the ground providing medical aid & food to the victims of this disaster. #AWMH is providing $125k to each organization to support their efforts.”
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