The 2015 edition Metal Hammer‘s ‘Golden Gods Awards‘ were held today, June 15th, at Indigo2 In London, England on June 15th. Here’s who walked home with a new award:
Non-voted:
Golden God:
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
Global Metal:
District Unknown/Martyrs Of Metal
Inspiration:
At The Gates
Best Album:
Faith No More – “Sol Invictus”
Riff Lord:
Brian May (Queen)
Legend:
Gene Simmons (Kiss)
Icon:
Mike Muir (Suicidal Tendencies)
Spirit Of Hammer:
Dr. Matt Taylor
Defender Of The Faith:
Tommy Thayer (Kiss)
Fan-voted:
Best New Band:
- We Are Harlot (winner)
- King 810
- Beartooth
- Marmozets
- King Parrot
Best UK Band:
- Bring Me The Horizon (winner)
- Electric Wizard
- Napalm Death
- Architects
- While She Sleeps
Best International Band:
- Slipknot (winner)
- Machine Head
- Nightwish
- Mastodon
- Scorpions
Breakthrough:
- Babymetal (winner)
- The Amity Affliction
- Halestorm
- Bury Tomorrow
- In This Moment
Best Underground:
- Winterfylleth (winner)
- Sólstafir
- Purson
- Royal Thunder
- Bölzer
Best Live Band:
- Of Mice & Men (winner)
- Parkway Drive
- Meshuggah
- Killer Be Killed
- Devin Townsend
Dimebag Darrell Shredder:
- Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) (winner)
- Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)
- Ice Dale (Enslaved)
- Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides)
- Josh Middleton (Sylosis)
Best Independent Label:
- Epitaph Records (winner)
- Relapse Records
- Earache Records
- Basick Records
- Season Of Mist
King/Queen Of The Internet:
- 10 Second Song Guy (winner)
- Metal Construction
- Drewsif Stalin
- Tina S
- Vegan Black Metal Chef
It remains unclear who won the ‘Best Video’ category and the ‘Best Video Game’ category thus far.
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