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KNAC alumni are marking the 40th anniversary with a KLBP Pure Rock takeover on Jan. 5 and a DJ reunion benefit at the Whiskey a Go Go on Jan. 8.
As the first major‑market FM devoted to metal, KNAC's playlist of core artists like Metallica and Megadeth helped promote heavy metal and hard rock within the Los Angeles heavy metal scene.
The live reunion broadcast at the Secret Island Tiki Bar begins at 7 p.m., featuring KNAC DJs like Thrasher and Michael Stark, with DJ Hollywood closing the evening.
Led by Riki Rachtman, the Jan. 8 tribute at the Whiskey a Go Go raises funds for Rock Against MS, with details at knac40.com.
Despite the signoff on Feb. 15, 1995, KNAC's legacy endures among longtime fans and the broader heavy‑metal community, even after flipping to KBUE.

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