So for two weeks I was being told, by Scott Lee, that... "Bruce from IRON MAIDEN! will be at metalfest to introduce the maiden movie, its a HUGE surprise, NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT IT!!!" and I was told very specifically where I needed to stand (by the side of the stage) to take photos of it.

So I was pretty pumped. Mike Hsu of WAAF was going to introduce him as he walked on stage.

So I get to the side of the stage under very specific instruction from Scott...

Mike starts talking, so im adjusting my lens, getting ready to shoot the second he walks in the door...

Then Scott says "LISTEN TO WHAT HES SAYING!!!"

so I started to, and paraphrasing, he was saying they were here to recognize people who have been contributing to the metal and hardcore community, then started saying "youve probably seen him around here, taking photos, and probably have seen his work, JEREMY SAFFER!"

Scott, Sylvia, and the rest were smiling cause they tricked me GOOD! Kudos Mr Lee!!!

I was caught so off guard my speech consisted of "thanks..." I was still kinda confused.

they gave me this sweet award

http://twitpic.com/3fuf4

also inducted was Aaron (return to the pit) and his wife Carina (defyunlearn)

and I couldnt be more blown away and honored to recieve this. Thank you so much, EVERYONE!!! Scott Sylvia Gina Leah Mike!

you tricky tricky people!

<3