Yngwie Malmsteen: Please help the people of Japan

Yngwie Malmsteen has released the following message about the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that shook Japan on March 11 and left more than 8,000 killed and over 12,000 missing:

"I wanted to personally write about the huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan. My prayers are with everyone in Japan! Seeing all of this footage in Japan is truly devastating!

"Please, Please help the people of Japan by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

"God Bless."