David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), David Draiman (DISTURBED), Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman (THE OFFSPRING), Michael Sweet (STRYPER) and Adam "Nergal" Darski (BEHEMOTH) are among the hard rock and heavy metal musicians around the world who have reacted to the escalating crisis in eastern Europe, after Russia launched a full-scale invasion into Ukraine.

"A heartbreaking Good Morning...Such Indesribable, Unbelievable News To Wake Up To...UKRAINE (prayers and broken hearts.) Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." - writes WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE on Twitter.

"Sending support and love to everyone in the Ukraine. :(" - ADAM LAMBERT.

"Devastated by the images coming out of Ukraine. 💔😡" - DISTURBED's DAVID DRAINMAN.

"Stay strong Ukraine.❤️" - BEHEMOTH's ADAM NERGAL on Instagram.

Among the others showing their anti-war support are MACHINE HEAD, WACKEN OPEN AIR, FILTER, HATEBREED and more.